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Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; supported the reauthorization of the NFIP; expressed concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; expressed concern about proposed FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority (Appendix L of draft April 1, 2024 Flood Manual); discussed with FEMA enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy have both agent and agency NPNs to be associated with them; Supported the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 643, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act; Supported S. 1015, a bill to extend the National Flood Insurance Program through December 31, 2026; Supported H.R. 1968, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025. Began preparation of response to House Energy & Commerce Committee Request for Information; began preparation of response to FEMA Request for Information; communicated with FEMA regarding attendance at National Flood Association conference; prepared questions for new NFIP director's presentation at National Flood Association conference.
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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS via NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
2025 · third_quarter · Q3
Advocated for agents' interests regarding crop insurance: Supported the reinstatement of an inflation adjustment for crop insurance agents and funding for crop insurance in budget reconciliation; opposed cuts to the crop insurance program in budget reconciliation.
Prepared for 2025 quarterly meetings between agents/brokers and CMS.
Source: Senate LDA
Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; supported the reauthorization of the NFIP; expressed concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; expressed concern about proposed FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority (Appendix L of draft April 1, 2024 Flood Manual); discussed with FEMA enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy have both agent and agency NPNs to be associated with them; Supported the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 643, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act; Supported S. 1015, a bill to extend the National Flood Insurance Program through December 31, 2026; Supported H.R. 1968, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025. Began preparation of response to House Energy & Commerce Committee Request for Information; began preparation of response to FEMA Request for Information; communicated with FEMA regarding attendance at National Flood Association conference; prepared questions for new NFIP director's presentation at National Flood Association conference.
Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; supported the reauthorization of the NFIP; expressed concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; expressed concern about proposed FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority (Appendix L of draft April 1, 2024 Flood Manual); discussed with FEMA enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy have both agent and agency NPNs to be associated with them; Supported the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 643, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act; Supported S. 1015, a bill to extend the National Flood Insurance Program through December 31, 2026; Supported H.R. 1968, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025. Began preparation of response to House Energy & Commerce Committee Request for Information; began preparation of response to FEMA Request for Information; communicated with FEMA regarding attendance at National Flood Association conference; prepared questions for new NFIP director's presentation at National Flood Association conference.
Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; supported the reauthorization of the NFIP; expressed concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; expressed concern about proposed FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority (Appendix L of draft April 1, 2024 Flood Manual); discussed with FEMA enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy have both agent and agency NPNs to be associated with them; Supported the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 643, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act; Supported S. 1015, a bill to extend the National Flood Insurance Program through December 31, 2026; Supported H.R. 1968, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025. Began preparation of response to House Energy & Commerce Committee Request for Information; began preparation of response to FEMA Request for Information; communicated with FEMA regarding attendance at National Flood Association conference; prepared questions for new NFIP director's presentation at National Flood Association conference.
Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; supported the reauthorization of the NFIP; expressed concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; expressed concern about proposed FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority (Appendix L of draft April 1, 2024 Flood Manual); discussed with FEMA enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy have both agent and agency NPNs to be associated with them; Supported the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 643, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act; Supported S. 1015, a bill to extend the National Flood Insurance Program through December 31, 2026; Supported H.R. 1968, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025. Began preparation of response to House Energy & Commerce Committee Request for Information; began preparation of response to FEMA Request for Information; communicated with FEMA regarding attendance at National Flood Association conference; prepared questions for new NFIP director's presentation at National Flood Association conference.
Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; supported the reauthorization of the NFIP; expressed concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; expressed concern about proposed FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority (Appendix L of draft April 1, 2024 Flood Manual); discussed with FEMA enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy have both agent and agency NPNs to be associated with them; Supported the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 643, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act; Supported S. 1015, a bill to extend the National Flood Insurance Program through December 31, 2026; Supported H.R. 1968, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025. Began preparation of response to House Energy & Commerce Committee Request for Information; began preparation of response to FEMA Request for Information; communicated with FEMA regarding attendance at National Flood Association conference; prepared questions for new NFIP director's presentation at National Flood Association conference.
Main Street Tax Certainty Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Supported S. 213 and H.R. 703, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act. Advocated for Congress to extend or make permanent the 20% qualified business income (QBI) tax deduction (Sec. 199A) available to eligible S or "passthrough" corporations in budget reconciliation.
Main Street Tax Certainty Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Supported S. 213 and H.R. 703, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act. Advocated for Congress to extend or make permanent the 20% qualified business income (QBI) tax deduction (Sec. 199A) available to eligible S or "passthrough" corporations.
Main Street Tax Certainty Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Supported S. 213 and H.R. 703, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act. Advocated for Congress to extend or make permanent the 20% qualified business income (QBI) tax deduction (Sec. 199A) available to eligible S or "passthrough" corporations in budget reconciliation.
A bill to extend the National Flood Insurance Program through December 31, 2026.
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; supported the reauthorization of the NFIP; expressed concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; expressed concern about proposed FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority (Appendix L of draft April 1, 2024 Flood Manual); discussed with FEMA enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy have both agent and agency NPNs to be associated with them; Supported the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 643, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act; Supported S. 1015, a bill to extend the National Flood Insurance Program through December 31, 2026; Supported H.R. 1968, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025. Began preparation of response to House Energy & Commerce Committee Request for Information; began preparation of response to FEMA Request for Information; communicated with FEMA regarding attendance at National Flood Association conference; prepared questions for new NFIP director's presentation at National Flood Association conference.
A bill to extend the National Flood Insurance Program through December 31, 2026.
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; supported the reauthorization of the NFIP; expressed concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; expressed concern about proposed FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority (Appendix L of draft April 1, 2024 Flood Manual); discussed with FEMA enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy have both agent and agency NPNs to be associated with them; Supported the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 643, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act; Supported S. 1015, a bill to extend the National Flood Insurance Program through December 31, 2026; Supported H.R. 1968, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025. Began preparation of response to House Energy & Commerce Committee Request for Information; began preparation of response to FEMA Request for Information; communicated with FEMA regarding attendance at National Flood Association conference; prepared questions for new NFIP director's presentation at National Flood Association conference.
A bill to extend the National Flood Insurance Program through December 31, 2026.
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; supported the reauthorization of the NFIP; expressed concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; expressed concern about proposed FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority (Appendix L of draft April 1, 2024 Flood Manual); discussed with FEMA enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy have both agent and agency NPNs to be associated with them; Supported the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 643, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act; Supported S. 1015, a bill to extend the National Flood Insurance Program through December 31, 2026; Supported H.R. 1968, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025. Began preparation of response to House Energy & Commerce Committee Request for Information; began preparation of response to FEMA Request for Information; communicated with FEMA regarding attendance at National Flood Association conference; prepared questions for new NFIP director's presentation at National Flood Association conference.
Main Street Tax Certainty Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Supported S. 213 and H.R. 703, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act. Advocated for Congress to extend or make permanent the 20% qualified business income (QBI) tax deduction (Sec. 199A) available to eligible S or "passthrough" corporations in budget reconciliation.
Main Street Tax Certainty Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Supported S. 213 and H.R. 703, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act. Advocated for Congress to extend or make permanent the 20% qualified business income (QBI) tax deduction (Sec. 199A) available to eligible S or "passthrough" corporations.
Main Street Tax Certainty Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Supported S. 213 and H.R. 703, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act. Advocated for Congress to extend or make permanent the 20% qualified business income (QBI) tax deduction (Sec. 199A) available to eligible S or "passthrough" corporations in budget reconciliation.
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act".
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Sought additional time from DOL in which to comment on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees (RIN 1235-AA39); provided comments to DOL on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees (RIN 1235-AA39); and provided comments to House Education and the Workforce's Subcommittee on Workforce Protections on the DOL's proposed overtime rule; Support for H.R.7367, the Overtime Pay Flexibility Act; Support for H.J.Res.116 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Labor relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act"; Support for S.J.Res.63 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act".
Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Supported S. 1706/H.R. 4721, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023; Supported H.R. 1477/S. 722, the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act
Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Supported S. 1706/H.R. 4721, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023; Supported H.R. 1477/S. 722, the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act
Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Supported S. 1706/H.R. 4721, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023; Supported H.R. 1477/S. 722, the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act
Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Support S. 1706/H.R. 4721, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023; Support for H.R.1477/S.722 the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act
Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Support S. 1706/H.R. 4721, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023; Support for H.R.1477/S.722 the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act
Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
support limits on funding and activity for the Federal Insurance Office in the FY24 appropriations process; Inclusion of report language concerning the reinstatement of an inflation adjustment for crop insurance agents in the FY24 appropriations process; support extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in H.R. 2882, Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024; Support inclusion of report language concerning the reinstatement of an inflation adjustment for crop insurance agents in H.R. 4366, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; support the reauthorization of the NFIP; express concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; express concern about proposed FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority (Appendix L of proposed Flood Manual to be effective on April 1, 2024); addressed bulletin announcing enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy have both agent and agency NPNs to be associated with them; Support continuous coverage for NFIP policies; support H.R. 900, the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act; support a Cannabis Safe Harbor for insurance agents; H.R. 2984/S. 1359, the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act; S. 1323/H.R. 2891, the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act; support the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 2933, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act and S. 1694, Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act; the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization (NFIP Re) Act of 2023; Support H.R. 5535/S. 3349, the Insurance Data Protection Act; Support S.2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act; Support Extension of NFIP to February 2, 2024 in H.R.6363 - Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024; supported extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in H.R. 2882 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 and elsewhere; advocated for comprehensive reform of the NFIP, including creation of a needs-based affordability mechanism. Advocated for congressional clarification of the "business of insurance" exemption from regulations promulgated by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
SAFE Banking Act of 2023
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; support the reauthorization of the NFIP; express concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; express concern about proposed FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority (Appendix L of proposed Flood Manual to be effective on April 1, 2024); addressed bulletin announcing enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy have both agent and agency NPNs to be associated with them; Support continuous coverage for NFIP policies; support H.R. 900, the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act; support a Cannabis Safe Harbor for insurance agents; H.R. 2984/S. 1359, the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act; S. 1323/H.R. 2891, the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act; support the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 2933, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act and S. 1694, Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act; the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization (NFIP Re) Act of 2023; Support H.R. 5535/S. 3349, the Insurance Data Protection Act; Support S.2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act; Support Extension of NFIP to February 2, 2024 in H.R.6363 - Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024; supported extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in H.R. 2882 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 and elsewhere; advocated for comprehensive reform of the NFIP, including creation of a needs-based affordability mechanism. Advocated for congressional clarification of the "business of insurance" exemption from regulations promulgated by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
SAFE Banking Act of 2023
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; support the reauthorization of the NFIP; express concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; express concern about proposed FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority (Appendix L of draft April 1, 2024 Flood Manual); discussed with FEMA enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy have both agent and agency NPNs to be associated with them; Support continuous coverage for NFIP policies; support H.R. 900, the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act; support a Cannabis Safe Harbor for insurance agents; H.R. 2984/S. 1359, the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act; S. 1323/H.R. 2891, the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act; support the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 2933, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act and S. 1694, Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act; the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization (NFIP Re) Act of 2023; Support H.R. 5535/S. 3349, the Insurance Data Protection Act; Support S.2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act; Commented on proposed regulatory changes to documents governing Standard Flood Insurance Policy (SFIP) issued through NFIP, including proposed new NFIP endorsements; advocated for provisions related to the FIO in H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025; support carveout for insurance industry in data privacy legislation, H.R.8818, the American Privacy Rights Act of 2024.
SAFE Banking Act of 2023
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; supported the reauthorization of the NFIP; expressed concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; expressed concern about proposed FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority (Appendix L of draft April 1, 2024 Flood Manual); discussed with FEMA enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy have both agent and agency NPNs to be associated with them; Supported continuous coverage for NFIP policies; supported H.R. 900, the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act; supported a Cannabis Safe Harbor for insurance agents; H.R. 2984/S. 1359, the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act; S. 1323/H.R. 2891, the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act; supported the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 2933, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act and S. 1694, Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act; the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization (NFIP Re) Act of 2023; Supported H.R. 5535/S. 3349, the Insurance Data Protection Act; Supported S.2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act; advocated for provisions related to the FIO in H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025; supported carveout for insurance industry in data privacy legislation, H.R.8818, the American Privacy Rights Act of 2024; extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in H.R.9747 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025; supported S. 4772, the NFIP Extension Act of 2024.
SAFE Banking Act of 2023
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; supported the reauthorization of the NFIP; expressed concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; expressed concern about proposed FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority (Appendix L of draft April 1, 2024 Flood Manual); discussed with FEMA enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy have both agent and agency NPNs to be associated with them; Supported continuous coverage for NFIP policies; supported H.R. 900, the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act; supported a Cannabis Safe Harbor for insurance agents; H.R. 2984/S. 1359, the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act; S. 1323/H.R. 2891, the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act; supported the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 2933, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act and S. 1694, Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act; the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization (NFIP Re) Act of 2023; Supported H.R. 5535/S. 3349, the Insurance Data Protection Act; Supported S.2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act; advocated for provisions related to the FIO in H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025; supported carveout for insurance industry in data privacy legislation, H.R.8818, the American Privacy Rights Act of 2024; extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in H.R.9747 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025; supported S. 4772, the NFIP Extension Act of 2024.
SAFE Banking Act of 2023
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; supported the reauthorization of the NFIP; expressed concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; expressed concern about FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority; discussed with FEMA enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy be associated with both agent and agency NPNs; Supported continuous coverage for NFIP policies; supported H.R. 900, the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act; supported a Cannabis Safe Harbor for insurance agents; supported S. 1323/H.R. 2891, the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act; supported the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 2933, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act and S. 1694, Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act; supported H.R. 5535/S. 3349, the Insurance Data Protection Act; supported S. 2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act; advocated for provisions related to the FIO in H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025; supported carveout for insurance industry in data privacy legislation H.R. 8818, the American Privacy Rights Act of 2024; supported extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in H.R. 9747 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025; supported S. 4772, the NFIP Extension Act of 2024.
Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; supported the reauthorization of the NFIP; expressed concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; expressed concern about proposed FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority (Appendix L of draft April 1, 2024 Flood Manual); discussed with FEMA enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy have both agent and agency NPNs to be associated with them; Supported continuous coverage for NFIP policies; supported H.R. 900, the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act; supported a Cannabis Safe Harbor for insurance agents; H.R. 2984/S. 1359, the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act; S. 1323/H.R. 2891, the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act; supported the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 2933, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act and S. 1694, Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act; the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization (NFIP Re) Act of 2023; Supported H.R. 5535/S. 3349, the Insurance Data Protection Act; Supported S.2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act; advocated for provisions related to the FIO in H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025; supported carveout for insurance industry in data privacy legislation, H.R.8818, the American Privacy Rights Act of 2024; extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in H.R.9747 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025; supported S. 4772, the NFIP Extension Act of 2024.
Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; supported the reauthorization of the NFIP; expressed concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; expressed concern about FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority; discussed with FEMA enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy be associated with both agent and agency NPNs; Supported continuous coverage for NFIP policies; supported H.R. 900, the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act; supported a Cannabis Safe Harbor for insurance agents; supported S. 1323/H.R. 2891, the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act; supported the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 2933, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act and S. 1694, Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act; supported H.R. 5535/S. 3349, the Insurance Data Protection Act; supported S. 2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act; advocated for provisions related to the FIO in H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025; supported carveout for insurance industry in data privacy legislation H.R. 8818, the American Privacy Rights Act of 2024; supported extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in H.R. 9747 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025; supported S. 4772, the NFIP Extension Act of 2024.
Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; supported the reauthorization of the NFIP; expressed concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; expressed concern about proposed FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority (Appendix L of draft April 1, 2024 Flood Manual); discussed with FEMA enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy have both agent and agency NPNs to be associated with them; Supported continuous coverage for NFIP policies; supported H.R. 900, the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act; supported a Cannabis Safe Harbor for insurance agents; H.R. 2984/S. 1359, the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act; S. 1323/H.R. 2891, the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act; supported the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 2933, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act and S. 1694, Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act; the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization (NFIP Re) Act of 2023; Supported H.R. 5535/S. 3349, the Insurance Data Protection Act; Supported S.2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act; advocated for provisions related to the FIO in H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025; supported carveout for insurance industry in data privacy legislation, H.R.8818, the American Privacy Rights Act of 2024; extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in H.R.9747 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025; supported S. 4772, the NFIP Extension Act of 2024.
Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; support the reauthorization of the NFIP; express concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; express concern about proposed FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority (Appendix L of draft April 1, 2024 Flood Manual); discussed with FEMA enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy have both agent and agency NPNs to be associated with them; Support continuous coverage for NFIP policies; support H.R. 900, the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act; support a Cannabis Safe Harbor for insurance agents; H.R. 2984/S. 1359, the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act; S. 1323/H.R. 2891, the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act; support the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 2933, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act and S. 1694, Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act; the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization (NFIP Re) Act of 2023; Support H.R. 5535/S. 3349, the Insurance Data Protection Act; Support S.2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act; Commented on proposed regulatory changes to documents governing Standard Flood Insurance Policy (SFIP) issued through NFIP, including proposed new NFIP endorsements; advocated for provisions related to the FIO in H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025; support carveout for insurance industry in data privacy legislation, H.R.8818, the American Privacy Rights Act of 2024.
Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; support the reauthorization of the NFIP; express concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; express concern about proposed FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority (Appendix L of proposed Flood Manual to be effective on April 1, 2024); addressed bulletin announcing enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy have both agent and agency NPNs to be associated with them; Support continuous coverage for NFIP policies; support H.R. 900, the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act; support a Cannabis Safe Harbor for insurance agents; H.R. 2984/S. 1359, the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act; S. 1323/H.R. 2891, the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act; support the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 2933, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act and S. 1694, Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act; the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization (NFIP Re) Act of 2023; Support H.R. 5535/S. 3349, the Insurance Data Protection Act; Support S.2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act; Support Extension of NFIP to February 2, 2024 in H.R.6363 - Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024; supported extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in H.R. 2882 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 and elsewhere; advocated for comprehensive reform of the NFIP, including creation of a needs-based affordability mechanism. Advocated for congressional clarification of the "business of insurance" exemption from regulations promulgated by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
CLAIM Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; support the reauthorization of the NFIP; express concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; express concern about proposed FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority (Appendix L of proposed Flood Manual to be effective on April 1, 2024); addressed bulletin announcing enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy have both agent and agency NPNs to be associated with them; Support continuous coverage for NFIP policies; support H.R. 900, the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act; support a Cannabis Safe Harbor for insurance agents; H.R. 2984/S. 1359, the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act; S. 1323/H.R. 2891, the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act; support the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 2933, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act and S. 1694, Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act; the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization (NFIP Re) Act of 2023; Support H.R. 5535/S. 3349, the Insurance Data Protection Act; Support S.2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act; Support Extension of NFIP to February 2, 2024 in H.R.6363 - Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024; supported extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in H.R. 2882 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 and elsewhere; advocated for comprehensive reform of the NFIP, including creation of a needs-based affordability mechanism. Advocated for congressional clarification of the "business of insurance" exemption from regulations promulgated by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
CLAIM Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; supported the reauthorization of the NFIP; expressed concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; expressed concern about proposed FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority (Appendix L of draft April 1, 2024 Flood Manual); discussed with FEMA enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy have both agent and agency NPNs to be associated with them; Supported continuous coverage for NFIP policies; supported H.R. 900, the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act; supported a Cannabis Safe Harbor for insurance agents; H.R. 2984/S. 1359, the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act; S. 1323/H.R. 2891, the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act; supported the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 2933, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act and S. 1694, Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act; the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization (NFIP Re) Act of 2023; Supported H.R. 5535/S. 3349, the Insurance Data Protection Act; Supported S.2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act; advocated for provisions related to the FIO in H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025; supported carveout for insurance industry in data privacy legislation, H.R.8818, the American Privacy Rights Act of 2024; extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in H.R.9747 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025; supported S. 4772, the NFIP Extension Act of 2024.
CLAIM Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; support the reauthorization of the NFIP; express concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; express concern about proposed FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority (Appendix L of draft April 1, 2024 Flood Manual); discussed with FEMA enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy have both agent and agency NPNs to be associated with them; Support continuous coverage for NFIP policies; support H.R. 900, the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act; support a Cannabis Safe Harbor for insurance agents; H.R. 2984/S. 1359, the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act; S. 1323/H.R. 2891, the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act; support the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 2933, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act and S. 1694, Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act; the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization (NFIP Re) Act of 2023; Support H.R. 5535/S. 3349, the Insurance Data Protection Act; Support S.2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act; Commented on proposed regulatory changes to documents governing Standard Flood Insurance Policy (SFIP) issued through NFIP, including proposed new NFIP endorsements; advocated for provisions related to the FIO in H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025; support carveout for insurance industry in data privacy legislation, H.R.8818, the American Privacy Rights Act of 2024.
CLAIM Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; supported the reauthorization of the NFIP; expressed concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; expressed concern about proposed FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority (Appendix L of draft April 1, 2024 Flood Manual); discussed with FEMA enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy have both agent and agency NPNs to be associated with them; Supported continuous coverage for NFIP policies; supported H.R. 900, the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act; supported a Cannabis Safe Harbor for insurance agents; H.R. 2984/S. 1359, the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act; S. 1323/H.R. 2891, the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act; supported the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 2933, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act and S. 1694, Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act; the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization (NFIP Re) Act of 2023; Supported H.R. 5535/S. 3349, the Insurance Data Protection Act; Supported S.2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act; advocated for provisions related to the FIO in H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025; supported carveout for insurance industry in data privacy legislation, H.R.8818, the American Privacy Rights Act of 2024; extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in H.R.9747 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025; supported S. 4772, the NFIP Extension Act of 2024.
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated for agents' interests regarding crop insurance: Support the reinstatement of an inflation adjustment for crop insurance agents; support funding for crop insurance in the Farm Bill; oppose cuts to the crop insurance program; Support inclusion of report language concerning the reinstatement of an inflation adjustment for crop insurance agents in H.R. 4366, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024.
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
support limits on funding and activity for the Federal Insurance Office in the FY24 appropriations process; Inclusion of report language concerning the reinstatement of an inflation adjustment for crop insurance agents in the FY24 appropriations process; support extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in H.R. 2882, Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024; Support inclusion of report language concerning the reinstatement of an inflation adjustment for crop insurance agents in H.R. 4366, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
Main Street Tax Certainty Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Supported S. 1706/H.R. 4721, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023; Supported H.R. 1477/S. 722, the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act
Main Street Tax Certainty Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Supported S. 1706/H.R. 4721, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023; Supported H.R. 1477/S. 722, the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act
Main Street Tax Certainty Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Support S. 1706/H.R. 4721, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023; Support for H.R.1477/S.722 the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act
Main Street Tax Certainty Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Support S. 1706/H.R. 4721, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023; Support for H.R.1477/S.722 the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act
Main Street Tax Certainty Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Supported S. 1706/H.R. 4721, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023; Supported H.R. 1477/S. 722, the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act
Insurance Data Protection Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; supported the reauthorization of the NFIP; expressed concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; expressed concern about FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority; discussed with FEMA enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy be associated with both agent and agency NPNs; Supported continuous coverage for NFIP policies; supported H.R. 900, the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act; supported a Cannabis Safe Harbor for insurance agents; supported S. 1323/H.R. 2891, the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act; supported the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 2933, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act and S. 1694, Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act; supported H.R. 5535/S. 3349, the Insurance Data Protection Act; supported S. 2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act; advocated for provisions related to the FIO in H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025; supported carveout for insurance industry in data privacy legislation H.R. 8818, the American Privacy Rights Act of 2024; supported extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in H.R. 9747 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025; supported S. 4772, the NFIP Extension Act of 2024.
Insurance Data Protection Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; supported the reauthorization of the NFIP; expressed concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; expressed concern about proposed FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority (Appendix L of draft April 1, 2024 Flood Manual); discussed with FEMA enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy have both agent and agency NPNs to be associated with them; Supported continuous coverage for NFIP policies; supported H.R. 900, the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act; supported a Cannabis Safe Harbor for insurance agents; H.R. 2984/S. 1359, the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act; S. 1323/H.R. 2891, the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act; supported the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 2933, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act and S. 1694, Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act; the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization (NFIP Re) Act of 2023; Supported H.R. 5535/S. 3349, the Insurance Data Protection Act; Supported S.2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act; advocated for provisions related to the FIO in H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025; supported carveout for insurance industry in data privacy legislation, H.R.8818, the American Privacy Rights Act of 2024; extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in H.R.9747 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025; supported S. 4772, the NFIP Extension Act of 2024.
Insurance Data Protection Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; support the reauthorization of the NFIP; express concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; express concern about proposed FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority (Appendix L of draft April 1, 2024 Flood Manual); discussed with FEMA enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy have both agent and agency NPNs to be associated with them; Support continuous coverage for NFIP policies; support H.R. 900, the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act; support a Cannabis Safe Harbor for insurance agents; H.R. 2984/S. 1359, the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act; S. 1323/H.R. 2891, the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act; support the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 2933, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act and S. 1694, Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act; the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization (NFIP Re) Act of 2023; Support H.R. 5535/S. 3349, the Insurance Data Protection Act; Support S.2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act; Commented on proposed regulatory changes to documents governing Standard Flood Insurance Policy (SFIP) issued through NFIP, including proposed new NFIP endorsements; advocated for provisions related to the FIO in H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025; support carveout for insurance industry in data privacy legislation, H.R.8818, the American Privacy Rights Act of 2024.
Insurance Data Protection Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; supported the reauthorization of the NFIP; expressed concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; expressed concern about proposed FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority (Appendix L of draft April 1, 2024 Flood Manual); discussed with FEMA enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy have both agent and agency NPNs to be associated with them; Supported continuous coverage for NFIP policies; supported H.R. 900, the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act; supported a Cannabis Safe Harbor for insurance agents; H.R. 2984/S. 1359, the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act; S. 1323/H.R. 2891, the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act; supported the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 2933, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act and S. 1694, Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act; the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization (NFIP Re) Act of 2023; Supported H.R. 5535/S. 3349, the Insurance Data Protection Act; Supported S.2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act; advocated for provisions related to the FIO in H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025; supported carveout for insurance industry in data privacy legislation, H.R.8818, the American Privacy Rights Act of 2024; extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in H.R.9747 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025; supported S. 4772, the NFIP Extension Act of 2024.
Insurance Data Protection Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; support the reauthorization of the NFIP; express concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; express concern about proposed FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority (Appendix L of proposed Flood Manual to be effective on April 1, 2024); addressed bulletin announcing enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy have both agent and agency NPNs to be associated with them; Support continuous coverage for NFIP policies; support H.R. 900, the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act; support a Cannabis Safe Harbor for insurance agents; H.R. 2984/S. 1359, the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act; S. 1323/H.R. 2891, the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act; support the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 2933, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act and S. 1694, Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act; the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization (NFIP Re) Act of 2023; Support H.R. 5535/S. 3349, the Insurance Data Protection Act; Support S.2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act; Support Extension of NFIP to February 2, 2024 in H.R.6363 - Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024; supported extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in H.R. 2882 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 and elsewhere; advocated for comprehensive reform of the NFIP, including creation of a needs-based affordability mechanism. Advocated for congressional clarification of the "business of insurance" exemption from regulations promulgated by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; support the reauthorization of the NFIP; express concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; express concern about proposed FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority (Appendix L of proposed Flood Manual to be effective on April 1, 2024); addressed bulletin announcing enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy have both agent and agency NPNs to be associated with them; Support continuous coverage for NFIP policies; support H.R. 900, the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act; support a Cannabis Safe Harbor for insurance agents; H.R. 2984/S. 1359, the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act; S. 1323/H.R. 2891, the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act; support the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 2933, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act and S. 1694, Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act; the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization (NFIP Re) Act of 2023; Support H.R. 5535/S. 3349, the Insurance Data Protection Act; Support S.2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act; Support Extension of NFIP to February 2, 2024 in H.R.6363 - Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024; supported extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in H.R. 2882 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 and elsewhere; advocated for comprehensive reform of the NFIP, including creation of a needs-based affordability mechanism. Advocated for congressional clarification of the "business of insurance" exemption from regulations promulgated by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
Overtime Pay Flexibility Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Sought additional time from DOL in which to comment on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees (RIN 1235-AA39); provided comments to DOL on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees (RIN 1235-AA39); and provided comments to House Education and the Workforce's Subcommittee on Workforce Protections on the DOL's proposed overtime rule; Support for H.R.7367, the Overtime Pay Flexibility Act; Support for H.J.Res.116 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Labor relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act"; Support for S.J.Res.63 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act".
Ensuring Access to Risk Management Act of 2024
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated for agents' interests regarding crop insurance: Supported the reinstatement of an inflation adjustment for crop insurance agents; supported funding for crop insurance in the Farm Bill; opposed cuts to the crop insurance program; H.R. 8055, Ensuring Access to Risk Management Act of 2024; H.R. 8467, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act; advocated for agents' interests regarding crop insurance in meetings with RMA
Ensuring Access to Risk Management Act of 2024
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated for agents' interests regarding crop insurance: Supported the reinstatement of an inflation adjustment for crop insurance agents; supported funding for crop insurance in the Farm Bill; opposed cuts to the crop insurance program; Supported inclusion of report language concerning the reinstatement of an inflation adjustment for crop insurance agents in fiscal year 2025 appropriations bills; H.R. 8055, Ensuring Access to Risk Management Act of 2024; H.R. 8467, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act; advocated for agents' interests regarding crop insurance in meetings with RMA
Ensuring Access to Risk Management Act of 2024
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated for agents' interests regarding crop insurance: Supported the reinstatement of an inflation adjustment for crop insurance agents; supported funding for crop insurance in the Farm Bill; opposed cuts to the crop insurance program; supported H.R. 8055, Ensuring Access to Risk Management Act of 2024; supported H.R. 8467, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act; advocated for agents' interests regarding crop insurance in meetings with RMA representatives
Ensuring Access to Risk Management Act of 2024
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated for agents' interests regarding crop insurance: Supported the reinstatement of an inflation adjustment for crop insurance agents; supported funding for crop insurance in the Farm Bill; opposed cuts to the crop insurance program; H.R. 8055, Ensuring Access to Risk Management Act of 2024; H.R. 8467, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act; advocated for agents' interests regarding crop insurance in meetings with RMA
Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated for agents' interests regarding crop insurance: Supported the reinstatement of an inflation adjustment for crop insurance agents; supported funding for crop insurance in the Farm Bill; opposed cuts to the crop insurance program; H.R. 8055, Ensuring Access to Risk Management Act of 2024; H.R. 8467, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act; advocated for agents' interests regarding crop insurance in meetings with RMA
Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated for agents' interests regarding crop insurance: Supported the reinstatement of an inflation adjustment for crop insurance agents; supported funding for crop insurance in the Farm Bill; opposed cuts to the crop insurance program; H.R. 8055, Ensuring Access to Risk Management Act of 2024; H.R. 8467, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act; advocated for agents' interests regarding crop insurance in meetings with RMA
Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated for agents' interests regarding crop insurance: Supported the reinstatement of an inflation adjustment for crop insurance agents; supported funding for crop insurance in the Farm Bill; opposed cuts to the crop insurance program; Supported inclusion of report language concerning the reinstatement of an inflation adjustment for crop insurance agents in fiscal year 2025 appropriations bills; H.R. 8055, Ensuring Access to Risk Management Act of 2024; H.R. 8467, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act; advocated for agents' interests regarding crop insurance in meetings with RMA
Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated for agents' interests regarding crop insurance: Supported the reinstatement of an inflation adjustment for crop insurance agents; supported funding for crop insurance in the Farm Bill; opposed cuts to the crop insurance program; supported H.R. 8055, Ensuring Access to Risk Management Act of 2024; supported H.R. 8467, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act; advocated for agents' interests regarding crop insurance in meetings with RMA representatives
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Supported limits on funding and activity for the Federal Insurance Office in the FY25 appropriations process; advocated for provisions related to the FIO in H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025; advocated for extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in H.R. 9747 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Support limits on funding and activity for the Federal Insurance Office in the FY25 appropriations process; Inclusion of report language concerning the reinstatement of an inflation adjustment for crop insurance agents in the FY25 appropriations process; advocated for provisions related to the FIO in H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; supported the reauthorization of the NFIP; expressed concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; expressed concern about proposed FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority (Appendix L of draft April 1, 2024 Flood Manual); discussed with FEMA enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy have both agent and agency NPNs to be associated with them; Supported continuous coverage for NFIP policies; supported H.R. 900, the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act; supported a Cannabis Safe Harbor for insurance agents; H.R. 2984/S. 1359, the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act; S. 1323/H.R. 2891, the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act; supported the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 2933, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act and S. 1694, Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act; the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization (NFIP Re) Act of 2023; Supported H.R. 5535/S. 3349, the Insurance Data Protection Act; Supported S.2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act; advocated for provisions related to the FIO in H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025; supported carveout for insurance industry in data privacy legislation, H.R.8818, the American Privacy Rights Act of 2024; extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in H.R.9747 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025; supported S. 4772, the NFIP Extension Act of 2024.
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; supported the reauthorization of the NFIP; expressed concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; expressed concern about FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority; discussed with FEMA enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy be associated with both agent and agency NPNs; Supported continuous coverage for NFIP policies; supported H.R. 900, the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act; supported a Cannabis Safe Harbor for insurance agents; supported S. 1323/H.R. 2891, the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act; supported the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 2933, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act and S. 1694, Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act; supported H.R. 5535/S. 3349, the Insurance Data Protection Act; supported S. 2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act; advocated for provisions related to the FIO in H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025; supported carveout for insurance industry in data privacy legislation H.R. 8818, the American Privacy Rights Act of 2024; supported extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in H.R. 9747 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025; supported S. 4772, the NFIP Extension Act of 2024.
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; support the reauthorization of the NFIP; express concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; express concern about proposed FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority (Appendix L of draft April 1, 2024 Flood Manual); discussed with FEMA enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy have both agent and agency NPNs to be associated with them; Support continuous coverage for NFIP policies; support H.R. 900, the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act; support a Cannabis Safe Harbor for insurance agents; H.R. 2984/S. 1359, the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act; S. 1323/H.R. 2891, the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act; support the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 2933, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act and S. 1694, Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act; the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization (NFIP Re) Act of 2023; Support H.R. 5535/S. 3349, the Insurance Data Protection Act; Support S.2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act; Commented on proposed regulatory changes to documents governing Standard Flood Insurance Policy (SFIP) issued through NFIP, including proposed new NFIP endorsements; advocated for provisions related to the FIO in H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025; support carveout for insurance industry in data privacy legislation, H.R.8818, the American Privacy Rights Act of 2024.
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Supported limits on funding and activity for the Federal Insurance Office in the FY25 appropriations process; advocated for provisions related to the FIO in H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025; advocated for extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in H.R.9747 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; supported the reauthorization of the NFIP; expressed concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; expressed concern about proposed FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority (Appendix L of draft April 1, 2024 Flood Manual); discussed with FEMA enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy have both agent and agency NPNs to be associated with them; Supported continuous coverage for NFIP policies; supported H.R. 900, the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act; supported a Cannabis Safe Harbor for insurance agents; H.R. 2984/S. 1359, the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act; S. 1323/H.R. 2891, the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act; supported the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 2933, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act and S. 1694, Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act; the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization (NFIP Re) Act of 2023; Supported H.R. 5535/S. 3349, the Insurance Data Protection Act; Supported S.2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act; advocated for provisions related to the FIO in H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025; supported carveout for insurance industry in data privacy legislation, H.R.8818, the American Privacy Rights Act of 2024; extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in H.R.9747 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025; supported S. 4772, the NFIP Extension Act of 2024.
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Supported limits on funding and activity for the Federal Insurance Office in the FY25 appropriations process; advocated for provisions related to the FIO in H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025; advocated for extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in H.R.9747 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
American Privacy Rights Act of 2024
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; supported the reauthorization of the NFIP; expressed concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; expressed concern about FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority; discussed with FEMA enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy be associated with both agent and agency NPNs; Supported continuous coverage for NFIP policies; supported H.R. 900, the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act; supported a Cannabis Safe Harbor for insurance agents; supported S. 1323/H.R. 2891, the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act; supported the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 2933, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act and S. 1694, Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act; supported H.R. 5535/S. 3349, the Insurance Data Protection Act; supported S. 2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act; advocated for provisions related to the FIO in H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025; supported carveout for insurance industry in data privacy legislation H.R. 8818, the American Privacy Rights Act of 2024; supported extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in H.R. 9747 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025; supported S. 4772, the NFIP Extension Act of 2024.
American Privacy Rights Act of 2024
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; support the reauthorization of the NFIP; express concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; express concern about proposed FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority (Appendix L of draft April 1, 2024 Flood Manual); discussed with FEMA enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy have both agent and agency NPNs to be associated with them; Support continuous coverage for NFIP policies; support H.R. 900, the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act; support a Cannabis Safe Harbor for insurance agents; H.R. 2984/S. 1359, the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act; S. 1323/H.R. 2891, the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act; support the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 2933, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act and S. 1694, Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act; the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization (NFIP Re) Act of 2023; Support H.R. 5535/S. 3349, the Insurance Data Protection Act; Support S.2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act; Commented on proposed regulatory changes to documents governing Standard Flood Insurance Policy (SFIP) issued through NFIP, including proposed new NFIP endorsements; advocated for provisions related to the FIO in H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025; support carveout for insurance industry in data privacy legislation, H.R.8818, the American Privacy Rights Act of 2024.
American Privacy Rights Act of 2024
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; supported the reauthorization of the NFIP; expressed concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; expressed concern about proposed FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority (Appendix L of draft April 1, 2024 Flood Manual); discussed with FEMA enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy have both agent and agency NPNs to be associated with them; Supported continuous coverage for NFIP policies; supported H.R. 900, the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act; supported a Cannabis Safe Harbor for insurance agents; H.R. 2984/S. 1359, the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act; S. 1323/H.R. 2891, the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act; supported the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 2933, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act and S. 1694, Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act; the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization (NFIP Re) Act of 2023; Supported H.R. 5535/S. 3349, the Insurance Data Protection Act; Supported S.2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act; advocated for provisions related to the FIO in H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025; supported carveout for insurance industry in data privacy legislation, H.R.8818, the American Privacy Rights Act of 2024; extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in H.R.9747 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025; supported S. 4772, the NFIP Extension Act of 2024.
American Privacy Rights Act of 2024
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; supported the reauthorization of the NFIP; expressed concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; expressed concern about proposed FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority (Appendix L of draft April 1, 2024 Flood Manual); discussed with FEMA enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy have both agent and agency NPNs to be associated with them; Supported continuous coverage for NFIP policies; supported H.R. 900, the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act; supported a Cannabis Safe Harbor for insurance agents; H.R. 2984/S. 1359, the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act; S. 1323/H.R. 2891, the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act; supported the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 2933, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act and S. 1694, Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act; the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization (NFIP Re) Act of 2023; Supported H.R. 5535/S. 3349, the Insurance Data Protection Act; Supported S.2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act; advocated for provisions related to the FIO in H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025; supported carveout for insurance industry in data privacy legislation, H.R.8818, the American Privacy Rights Act of 2024; extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in H.R.9747 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025; supported S. 4772, the NFIP Extension Act of 2024.
To amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to allow for the consideration of private flood insurance for the purposes of applying continuous coverage requirements, and for other purposes.
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; support the reauthorization of the NFIP; express concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; express concern about proposed FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority (Appendix L of proposed Flood Manual to be effective on April 1, 2024); addressed bulletin announcing enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy have both agent and agency NPNs to be associated with them; Support continuous coverage for NFIP policies; support H.R. 900, the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act; support a Cannabis Safe Harbor for insurance agents; H.R. 2984/S. 1359, the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act; S. 1323/H.R. 2891, the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act; support the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 2933, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act and S. 1694, Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act; the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization (NFIP Re) Act of 2023; Support H.R. 5535/S. 3349, the Insurance Data Protection Act; Support S.2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act; Support Extension of NFIP to February 2, 2024 in H.R.6363 - Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024; supported extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in H.R. 2882 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 and elsewhere; advocated for comprehensive reform of the NFIP, including creation of a needs-based affordability mechanism. Advocated for congressional clarification of the "business of insurance" exemption from regulations promulgated by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
To amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to allow for the consideration of private flood insurance for the purposes of applying continuous coverage requirements, and for other purposes.
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; supported the reauthorization of the NFIP; expressed concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; expressed concern about proposed FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority (Appendix L of draft April 1, 2024 Flood Manual); discussed with FEMA enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy have both agent and agency NPNs to be associated with them; Supported continuous coverage for NFIP policies; supported H.R. 900, the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act; supported a Cannabis Safe Harbor for insurance agents; H.R. 2984/S. 1359, the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act; S. 1323/H.R. 2891, the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act; supported the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 2933, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act and S. 1694, Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act; the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization (NFIP Re) Act of 2023; Supported H.R. 5535/S. 3349, the Insurance Data Protection Act; Supported S.2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act; advocated for provisions related to the FIO in H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025; supported carveout for insurance industry in data privacy legislation, H.R.8818, the American Privacy Rights Act of 2024; extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in H.R.9747 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025; supported S. 4772, the NFIP Extension Act of 2024.
To amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to allow for the consideration of private flood insurance for the purposes of applying continuous coverage requirements, and for other purposes.
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; support the reauthorization of the NFIP; express concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; express concern about proposed FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority (Appendix L of draft April 1, 2024 Flood Manual); discussed with FEMA enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy have both agent and agency NPNs to be associated with them; Support continuous coverage for NFIP policies; support H.R. 900, the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act; support a Cannabis Safe Harbor for insurance agents; H.R. 2984/S. 1359, the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act; S. 1323/H.R. 2891, the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act; support the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 2933, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act and S. 1694, Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act; the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization (NFIP Re) Act of 2023; Support H.R. 5535/S. 3349, the Insurance Data Protection Act; Support S.2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act; Commented on proposed regulatory changes to documents governing Standard Flood Insurance Policy (SFIP) issued through NFIP, including proposed new NFIP endorsements; advocated for provisions related to the FIO in H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025; support carveout for insurance industry in data privacy legislation, H.R.8818, the American Privacy Rights Act of 2024.
To amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to allow for the consideration of private flood insurance for the purposes of applying continuous coverage requirements, and for other purposes.
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; supported the reauthorization of the NFIP; expressed concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; expressed concern about FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority; discussed with FEMA enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy be associated with both agent and agency NPNs; Supported continuous coverage for NFIP policies; supported H.R. 900, the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act; supported a Cannabis Safe Harbor for insurance agents; supported S. 1323/H.R. 2891, the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act; supported the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 2933, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act and S. 1694, Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act; supported H.R. 5535/S. 3349, the Insurance Data Protection Act; supported S. 2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act; advocated for provisions related to the FIO in H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025; supported carveout for insurance industry in data privacy legislation H.R. 8818, the American Privacy Rights Act of 2024; supported extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in H.R. 9747 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025; supported S. 4772, the NFIP Extension Act of 2024.
To amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to allow for the consideration of private flood insurance for the purposes of applying continuous coverage requirements, and for other purposes.
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; supported the reauthorization of the NFIP; expressed concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; expressed concern about proposed FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority (Appendix L of draft April 1, 2024 Flood Manual); discussed with FEMA enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy have both agent and agency NPNs to be associated with them; Supported continuous coverage for NFIP policies; supported H.R. 900, the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act; supported a Cannabis Safe Harbor for insurance agents; H.R. 2984/S. 1359, the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act; S. 1323/H.R. 2891, the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act; supported the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 2933, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act and S. 1694, Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act; the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization (NFIP Re) Act of 2023; Supported H.R. 5535/S. 3349, the Insurance Data Protection Act; Supported S.2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act; advocated for provisions related to the FIO in H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025; supported carveout for insurance industry in data privacy legislation, H.R.8818, the American Privacy Rights Act of 2024; extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in H.R.9747 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025; supported S. 4772, the NFIP Extension Act of 2024.
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; supported the reauthorization of the NFIP; expressed concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; expressed concern about FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority; discussed with FEMA enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy be associated with both agent and agency NPNs; Supported continuous coverage for NFIP policies; supported H.R. 900, the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act; supported a Cannabis Safe Harbor for insurance agents; supported S. 1323/H.R. 2891, the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act; supported the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 2933, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act and S. 1694, Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act; supported H.R. 5535/S. 3349, the Insurance Data Protection Act; supported S. 2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act; advocated for provisions related to the FIO in H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025; supported carveout for insurance industry in data privacy legislation H.R. 8818, the American Privacy Rights Act of 2024; supported extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in H.R. 9747 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025; supported S. 4772, the NFIP Extension Act of 2024.
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Supported limits on funding and activity for the Federal Insurance Office in the FY25 appropriations process; advocated for provisions related to the FIO in H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025; advocated for extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in H.R.9747 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; supported the reauthorization of the NFIP; expressed concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; expressed concern about proposed FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority (Appendix L of draft April 1, 2024 Flood Manual); discussed with FEMA enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy have both agent and agency NPNs to be associated with them; Supported continuous coverage for NFIP policies; supported H.R. 900, the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act; supported a Cannabis Safe Harbor for insurance agents; H.R. 2984/S. 1359, the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act; S. 1323/H.R. 2891, the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act; supported the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 2933, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act and S. 1694, Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act; the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization (NFIP Re) Act of 2023; Supported H.R. 5535/S. 3349, the Insurance Data Protection Act; Supported S.2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act; advocated for provisions related to the FIO in H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025; supported carveout for insurance industry in data privacy legislation, H.R.8818, the American Privacy Rights Act of 2024; extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in H.R.9747 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025; supported S. 4772, the NFIP Extension Act of 2024.
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Supported limits on funding and activity for the Federal Insurance Office in the FY25 appropriations process; advocated for provisions related to the FIO in H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025; advocated for extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in H.R.9747 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Supported limits on funding and activity for the Federal Insurance Office in the FY25 appropriations process; advocated for provisions related to the FIO in H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025; advocated for extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in H.R. 9747 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; supported the reauthorization of the NFIP; expressed concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; expressed concern about proposed FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority (Appendix L of draft April 1, 2024 Flood Manual); discussed with FEMA enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy have both agent and agency NPNs to be associated with them; Supported continuous coverage for NFIP policies; supported H.R. 900, the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act; supported a Cannabis Safe Harbor for insurance agents; H.R. 2984/S. 1359, the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act; S. 1323/H.R. 2891, the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act; supported the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 2933, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act and S. 1694, Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act; the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization (NFIP Re) Act of 2023; Supported H.R. 5535/S. 3349, the Insurance Data Protection Act; Supported S.2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act; advocated for provisions related to the FIO in H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025; supported carveout for insurance industry in data privacy legislation, H.R.8818, the American Privacy Rights Act of 2024; extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in H.R.9747 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025; supported S. 4772, the NFIP Extension Act of 2024.
SAFE Banking Act of 2023
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; supported the reauthorization of the NFIP; expressed concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; expressed concern about FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority; discussed with FEMA enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy be associated with both agent and agency NPNs; Supported continuous coverage for NFIP policies; supported H.R. 900, the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act; supported a Cannabis Safe Harbor for insurance agents; supported S. 1323/H.R. 2891, the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act; supported the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 2933, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act and S. 1694, Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act; supported H.R. 5535/S. 3349, the Insurance Data Protection Act; supported S. 2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act; advocated for provisions related to the FIO in H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025; supported carveout for insurance industry in data privacy legislation H.R. 8818, the American Privacy Rights Act of 2024; supported extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in H.R. 9747 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025; supported S. 4772, the NFIP Extension Act of 2024.
SAFE Banking Act of 2023
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; supported the reauthorization of the NFIP; expressed concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; expressed concern about proposed FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority (Appendix L of draft April 1, 2024 Flood Manual); discussed with FEMA enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy have both agent and agency NPNs to be associated with them; Supported continuous coverage for NFIP policies; supported H.R. 900, the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act; supported a Cannabis Safe Harbor for insurance agents; H.R. 2984/S. 1359, the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act; S. 1323/H.R. 2891, the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act; supported the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 2933, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act and S. 1694, Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act; the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization (NFIP Re) Act of 2023; Supported H.R. 5535/S. 3349, the Insurance Data Protection Act; Supported S.2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act; advocated for provisions related to the FIO in H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025; supported carveout for insurance industry in data privacy legislation, H.R.8818, the American Privacy Rights Act of 2024; extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in H.R.9747 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025; supported S. 4772, the NFIP Extension Act of 2024.
SAFE Banking Act of 2023
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; supported the reauthorization of the NFIP; expressed concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; expressed concern about proposed FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority (Appendix L of draft April 1, 2024 Flood Manual); discussed with FEMA enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy have both agent and agency NPNs to be associated with them; Supported continuous coverage for NFIP policies; supported H.R. 900, the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act; supported a Cannabis Safe Harbor for insurance agents; H.R. 2984/S. 1359, the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act; S. 1323/H.R. 2891, the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act; supported the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 2933, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act and S. 1694, Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act; the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization (NFIP Re) Act of 2023; Supported H.R. 5535/S. 3349, the Insurance Data Protection Act; Supported S.2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act; advocated for provisions related to the FIO in H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025; supported carveout for insurance industry in data privacy legislation, H.R.8818, the American Privacy Rights Act of 2024; extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in H.R.9747 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025; supported S. 4772, the NFIP Extension Act of 2024.
SAFE Banking Act of 2023
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; support the reauthorization of the NFIP; express concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; express concern about proposed FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority (Appendix L of draft April 1, 2024 Flood Manual); discussed with FEMA enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy have both agent and agency NPNs to be associated with them; Support continuous coverage for NFIP policies; support H.R. 900, the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act; support a Cannabis Safe Harbor for insurance agents; H.R. 2984/S. 1359, the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act; S. 1323/H.R. 2891, the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act; support the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 2933, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act and S. 1694, Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act; the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization (NFIP Re) Act of 2023; Support H.R. 5535/S. 3349, the Insurance Data Protection Act; Support S.2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act; Commented on proposed regulatory changes to documents governing Standard Flood Insurance Policy (SFIP) issued through NFIP, including proposed new NFIP endorsements; advocated for provisions related to the FIO in H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025; support carveout for insurance industry in data privacy legislation, H.R.8818, the American Privacy Rights Act of 2024.
SAFE Banking Act of 2023
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; support the reauthorization of the NFIP; express concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; express concern about proposed FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority (Appendix L of proposed Flood Manual to be effective on April 1, 2024); addressed bulletin announcing enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy have both agent and agency NPNs to be associated with them; Support continuous coverage for NFIP policies; support H.R. 900, the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act; support a Cannabis Safe Harbor for insurance agents; H.R. 2984/S. 1359, the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act; S. 1323/H.R. 2891, the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act; support the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 2933, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act and S. 1694, Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act; the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization (NFIP Re) Act of 2023; Support H.R. 5535/S. 3349, the Insurance Data Protection Act; Support S.2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act; Support Extension of NFIP to February 2, 2024 in H.R.6363 - Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024; supported extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in H.R. 2882 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 and elsewhere; advocated for comprehensive reform of the NFIP, including creation of a needs-based affordability mechanism. Advocated for congressional clarification of the "business of insurance" exemption from regulations promulgated by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
CLAIM Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; support the reauthorization of the NFIP; express concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; express concern about proposed FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority (Appendix L of draft April 1, 2024 Flood Manual); discussed with FEMA enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy have both agent and agency NPNs to be associated with them; Support continuous coverage for NFIP policies; support H.R. 900, the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act; support a Cannabis Safe Harbor for insurance agents; H.R. 2984/S. 1359, the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act; S. 1323/H.R. 2891, the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act; support the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 2933, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act and S. 1694, Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act; the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization (NFIP Re) Act of 2023; Support H.R. 5535/S. 3349, the Insurance Data Protection Act; Support S.2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act; Commented on proposed regulatory changes to documents governing Standard Flood Insurance Policy (SFIP) issued through NFIP, including proposed new NFIP endorsements; advocated for provisions related to the FIO in H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025; support carveout for insurance industry in data privacy legislation, H.R.8818, the American Privacy Rights Act of 2024.
CLAIM Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; support the reauthorization of the NFIP; express concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; express concern about proposed FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority (Appendix L of proposed Flood Manual to be effective on April 1, 2024); addressed bulletin announcing enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy have both agent and agency NPNs to be associated with them; Support continuous coverage for NFIP policies; support H.R. 900, the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act; support a Cannabis Safe Harbor for insurance agents; H.R. 2984/S. 1359, the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act; S. 1323/H.R. 2891, the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act; support the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 2933, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act and S. 1694, Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act; the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization (NFIP Re) Act of 2023; Support H.R. 5535/S. 3349, the Insurance Data Protection Act; Support S.2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act; Support Extension of NFIP to February 2, 2024 in H.R.6363 - Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024; supported extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in H.R. 2882 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 and elsewhere; advocated for comprehensive reform of the NFIP, including creation of a needs-based affordability mechanism. Advocated for congressional clarification of the "business of insurance" exemption from regulations promulgated by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
CLAIM Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; supported the reauthorization of the NFIP; expressed concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; expressed concern about proposed FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority (Appendix L of draft April 1, 2024 Flood Manual); discussed with FEMA enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy have both agent and agency NPNs to be associated with them; Supported continuous coverage for NFIP policies; supported H.R. 900, the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act; supported a Cannabis Safe Harbor for insurance agents; H.R. 2984/S. 1359, the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act; S. 1323/H.R. 2891, the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act; supported the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 2933, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act and S. 1694, Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act; the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization (NFIP Re) Act of 2023; Supported H.R. 5535/S. 3349, the Insurance Data Protection Act; Supported S.2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act; advocated for provisions related to the FIO in H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025; supported carveout for insurance industry in data privacy legislation, H.R.8818, the American Privacy Rights Act of 2024; extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in H.R.9747 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025; supported S. 4772, the NFIP Extension Act of 2024.
CLAIM Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; supported the reauthorization of the NFIP; expressed concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; expressed concern about proposed FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority (Appendix L of draft April 1, 2024 Flood Manual); discussed with FEMA enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy have both agent and agency NPNs to be associated with them; Supported continuous coverage for NFIP policies; supported H.R. 900, the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act; supported a Cannabis Safe Harbor for insurance agents; H.R. 2984/S. 1359, the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act; S. 1323/H.R. 2891, the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act; supported the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 2933, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act and S. 1694, Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act; the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization (NFIP Re) Act of 2023; Supported H.R. 5535/S. 3349, the Insurance Data Protection Act; Supported S.2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act; advocated for provisions related to the FIO in H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025; supported carveout for insurance industry in data privacy legislation, H.R.8818, the American Privacy Rights Act of 2024; extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in H.R.9747 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025; supported S. 4772, the NFIP Extension Act of 2024.
Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2023
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; support the reauthorization of the NFIP; express concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; express concern about proposed FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority (Appendix L of draft April 1, 2024 Flood Manual); discussed with FEMA enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy have both agent and agency NPNs to be associated with them; Support continuous coverage for NFIP policies; support H.R. 900, the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act; support a Cannabis Safe Harbor for insurance agents; H.R. 2984/S. 1359, the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act; S. 1323/H.R. 2891, the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act; support the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 2933, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act and S. 1694, Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act; the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization (NFIP Re) Act of 2023; Support H.R. 5535/S. 3349, the Insurance Data Protection Act; Support S.2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act; Commented on proposed regulatory changes to documents governing Standard Flood Insurance Policy (SFIP) issued through NFIP, including proposed new NFIP endorsements; advocated for provisions related to the FIO in H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025; support carveout for insurance industry in data privacy legislation, H.R.8818, the American Privacy Rights Act of 2024.
Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2023
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; support the reauthorization of the NFIP; express concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; express concern about proposed FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority (Appendix L of proposed Flood Manual to be effective on April 1, 2024); addressed bulletin announcing enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy have both agent and agency NPNs to be associated with them; Support continuous coverage for NFIP policies; support H.R. 900, the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act; support a Cannabis Safe Harbor for insurance agents; H.R. 2984/S. 1359, the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act; S. 1323/H.R. 2891, the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act; support the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 2933, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act and S. 1694, Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act; the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization (NFIP Re) Act of 2023; Support H.R. 5535/S. 3349, the Insurance Data Protection Act; Support S.2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act; Support Extension of NFIP to February 2, 2024 in H.R.6363 - Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024; supported extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in H.R. 2882 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 and elsewhere; advocated for comprehensive reform of the NFIP, including creation of a needs-based affordability mechanism. Advocated for congressional clarification of the "business of insurance" exemption from regulations promulgated by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2023
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; supported the reauthorization of the NFIP; expressed concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; expressed concern about proposed FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority (Appendix L of draft April 1, 2024 Flood Manual); discussed with FEMA enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy have both agent and agency NPNs to be associated with them; Supported continuous coverage for NFIP policies; supported H.R. 900, the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act; supported a Cannabis Safe Harbor for insurance agents; H.R. 2984/S. 1359, the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act; S. 1323/H.R. 2891, the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act; supported the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 2933, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act and S. 1694, Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act; the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization (NFIP Re) Act of 2023; Supported H.R. 5535/S. 3349, the Insurance Data Protection Act; Supported S.2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act; advocated for provisions related to the FIO in H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025; supported carveout for insurance industry in data privacy legislation, H.R.8818, the American Privacy Rights Act of 2024; extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in H.R.9747 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025; supported S. 4772, the NFIP Extension Act of 2024.
Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2023
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; supported the reauthorization of the NFIP; expressed concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; expressed concern about proposed FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority (Appendix L of draft April 1, 2024 Flood Manual); discussed with FEMA enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy have both agent and agency NPNs to be associated with them; Supported continuous coverage for NFIP policies; supported H.R. 900, the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act; supported a Cannabis Safe Harbor for insurance agents; H.R. 2984/S. 1359, the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act; S. 1323/H.R. 2891, the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act; supported the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 2933, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act and S. 1694, Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act; the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization (NFIP Re) Act of 2023; Supported H.R. 5535/S. 3349, the Insurance Data Protection Act; Supported S.2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act; advocated for provisions related to the FIO in H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025; supported carveout for insurance industry in data privacy legislation, H.R.8818, the American Privacy Rights Act of 2024; extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in H.R.9747 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025; supported S. 4772, the NFIP Extension Act of 2024.
Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2023
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; supported the reauthorization of the NFIP; expressed concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; expressed concern about FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority; discussed with FEMA enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy be associated with both agent and agency NPNs; Supported continuous coverage for NFIP policies; supported H.R. 900, the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act; supported a Cannabis Safe Harbor for insurance agents; supported S. 1323/H.R. 2891, the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act; supported the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 2933, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act and S. 1694, Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act; supported H.R. 5535/S. 3349, the Insurance Data Protection Act; supported S. 2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act; advocated for provisions related to the FIO in H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025; supported carveout for insurance industry in data privacy legislation H.R. 8818, the American Privacy Rights Act of 2024; supported extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in H.R. 9747 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025; supported S. 4772, the NFIP Extension Act of 2024.
Main Street Tax Certainty Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Support S. 1706/H.R. 4721, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023; Support for H.R.1477/S.722 the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act
Main Street Tax Certainty Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Supported S. 1706/H.R. 4721, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023; Supported H.R. 1477/S. 722, the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act
Main Street Tax Certainty Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Support S. 1706/H.R. 4721, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023; Support for H.R.1477/S.722 the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act
Main Street Tax Certainty Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS
Supported S. 1706/H.R. 4721, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023; Supported H.R. 1477/S. 722, the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; supported the reauthorization of the NFIP; expressed concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; expressed concern about proposed FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority (Appendix L of draft April 1, 2024 Flood Manual); discussed with FEMA enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy have both agent and agency NPNs to be associated with them; Supported the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 643, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act; Supported S. 1015, a bill to extend the National Flood Insurance Program through December 31, 2026; Supported H.R. 1968, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025. Began preparation of response to House Energy & Commerce Committee Request for Information; began preparation of response to FEMA Request for Information; communicated with FEMA regarding attendance at National Flood Association conference; prepared questions for new NFIP director's presentation at National Flood Association conference.
Advocated against budget cuts to the Federal Crop Insurance Program.
Supported S. 213 and H.R. 703, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act. Advocated for Congress to extend or make permanent the 20% qualified business income (QBI) tax deduction (Sec. 199A) available to eligible S or "passthrough" corporations in budget reconciliation.
Corresponded with Treasury Secretary expressing support for FinCEN's interim final rule exempting all domestic corporations from the Corporate Transparency Act's Beneficial Ownership Information reporting requirement.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Risk Management Agency, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
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2025 · second_quarter · Q2
Advocated for agents' interests regarding crop insurance: Supported the reinstatement of an inflation adjustment for crop insurance agents and funding for crop insurance in budget reconciliation; opposed cuts to the crop insurance program in budget reconciliation.
Prepared for 2025 quarterly meetings between agents/brokers and CMS.
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; supported the reauthorization of the NFIP; expressed concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; expressed concern about proposed FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority (Appendix L of draft April 1, 2024 Flood Manual); discussed with FEMA enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy have both agent and agency NPNs to be associated with them; Supported the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 643, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act; Supported S. 1015, a bill to extend the National Flood Insurance Program through December 31, 2026; Supported H.R. 1968, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025. Began preparation of response to House Energy & Commerce Committee Request for Information; began preparation of response to FEMA Request for Information; communicated with FEMA regarding attendance at National Flood Association conference; prepared questions for new NFIP director's presentation at National Flood Association conference.
Advocated against budget cuts to the Federal Crop Insurance Program.
Supported S. 213 and H.R. 703, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act. Advocated for Congress to extend or make permanent the 20% qualified business income (QBI) tax deduction (Sec. 199A) available to eligible S or "passthrough" corporations in budget reconciliation.
Corresponded with Treasury Secretary expressing support for FinCEN's interim final rule exempting all domestic corporations from the Corporate Transparency Act's Beneficial Ownership Information reporting requirement.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Risk Management Agency, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
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2025 · first_quarter · Q1
Advocated for agents' interests regarding crop insurance: Supported the reinstatement of an inflation adjustment for crop insurance agents; supported funding for crop insurance in budget reconciliation; opposed cuts to the crop insurance program in budget reconciliation.
Prepared for 2025 quarterly meetings between agents/brokers and CMS.
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; supported the reauthorization of the NFIP; expressed concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; expressed concern about proposed FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority (Appendix L of draft April 1, 2024 Flood Manual); discussed with FEMA enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy have both agent and agency NPNs to be associated with them; Supported the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 643, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act; Supported S. 1015, a bill to extend the National Flood Insurance Program through December 31, 2026; Supported H.R. 1968, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025. Began preparation of response to House Energy & Commerce Committee Request for Information; began preparation of response to FEMA Request for Information; communicated with FEMA regarding attendance at National Flood Association conference; prepared questions for new NFIP director's presentation at National Flood Association conference.
Advocated against budget cuts to the Federal Crop Insurance Program; Supported the reinstatement of an annual administrative and operating (A&O) inflation adjustment for crop agents.
Supported S. 213 and H.R. 703, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act. Advocated for Congress to extend or make permanent the 20% qualified business income (QBI) tax deduction (Sec. 199A) available to eligible S or "passthrough" corporations.
Corresponded with Treasury Secretary expressing support for FinCEN's interim final rule exempting all domestic corporations from the Corporate Transparency Act's Beneficial Ownership Information reporting requirement.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Risk Management Agency, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
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2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Supported S. 1706/H.R. 4721, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023; Supported H.R. 1477/S. 722, the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act
Supported limits on funding and activity for the Federal Insurance Office in the FY25 appropriations process; advocated for provisions related to the FIO in H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025; advocated for extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in H.R. 9747 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Advocated for agents' interests regarding crop insurance: Supported the reinstatement of an inflation adjustment for crop insurance agents; supported funding for crop insurance in the Farm Bill; opposed cuts to the crop insurance program; supported H.R. 8055, Ensuring Access to Risk Management Act of 2024; supported H.R. 8467, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act; advocated for agents' interests regarding crop insurance in meetings with RMA representatives
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; supported the reauthorization of the NFIP; expressed concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; expressed concern about FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority; discussed with FEMA enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy be associated with both agent and agency NPNs; Supported continuous coverage for NFIP policies; supported H.R. 900, the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act; supported a Cannabis Safe Harbor for insurance agents; supported S. 1323/H.R. 2891, the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act; supported the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 2933, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act and S. 1694, Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act; supported H.R. 5535/S. 3349, the Insurance Data Protection Act; supported S. 2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act; advocated for provisions related to the FIO in H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025; supported carveout for insurance industry in data privacy legislation H.R. 8818, the American Privacy Rights Act of 2024; supported extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in H.R. 9747 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025; supported S. 4772, the NFIP Extension Act of 2024.
represented interests of independent insurance agents before CMS
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Risk Management Agency, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
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2024 · third_quarter · 3A
represented interests of independent insurance agents before CMS
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; supported the reauthorization of the NFIP; expressed concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; expressed concern about proposed FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority (Appendix L of draft April 1, 2024 Flood Manual); discussed with FEMA enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy have both agent and agency NPNs to be associated with them; Supported continuous coverage for NFIP policies; supported H.R. 900, the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act; supported a Cannabis Safe Harbor for insurance agents; H.R. 2984/S. 1359, the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act; S. 1323/H.R. 2891, the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act; supported the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 2933, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act and S. 1694, Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act; the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization (NFIP Re) Act of 2023; Supported H.R. 5535/S. 3349, the Insurance Data Protection Act; Supported S.2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act; advocated for provisions related to the FIO in H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025; supported carveout for insurance industry in data privacy legislation, H.R.8818, the American Privacy Rights Act of 2024; extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in H.R.9747 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025; supported S. 4772, the NFIP Extension Act of 2024.
Advocated for agents' interests regarding crop insurance: Supported the reinstatement of an inflation adjustment for crop insurance agents; supported funding for crop insurance in the Farm Bill; opposed cuts to the crop insurance program; H.R. 8055, Ensuring Access to Risk Management Act of 2024; H.R. 8467, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act; advocated for agents' interests regarding crop insurance in meetings with RMA
Requested DOL delay implementation of its revised Overtime Rule
Supported limits on funding and activity for the Federal Insurance Office in the FY25 appropriations process; advocated for provisions related to the FIO in H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025; advocated for extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in H.R.9747 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Supported S. 1706/H.R. 4721, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023; Supported H.R. 1477/S. 722, the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Risk Management Agency, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
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2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Requested DOL delay implementation of its revised Overtime Rule
Supported limits on funding and activity for the Federal Insurance Office in the FY25 appropriations process; advocated for provisions related to the FIO in H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025; advocated for extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in H.R.9747 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Advocated for agents' interests regarding crop insurance: Supported the reinstatement of an inflation adjustment for crop insurance agents; supported funding for crop insurance in the Farm Bill; opposed cuts to the crop insurance program; H.R. 8055, Ensuring Access to Risk Management Act of 2024; H.R. 8467, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act; advocated for agents' interests regarding crop insurance in meetings with RMA
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2024 · second_quarter · Q2
represented interests of independent insurance agents before CMS
Support S. 1706/H.R. 4721, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023; Support for H.R.1477/S.722 the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act
Advocated for agents' interests regarding crop insurance: Supported the reinstatement of an inflation adjustment for crop insurance agents; supported funding for crop insurance in the Farm Bill; opposed cuts to the crop insurance program; Supported inclusion of report language concerning the reinstatement of an inflation adjustment for crop insurance agents in fiscal year 2025 appropriations bills; H.R. 8055, Ensuring Access to Risk Management Act of 2024; H.R. 8467, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act; advocated for agents' interests regarding crop insurance in meetings with RMA
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2024 · first_quarter · Q1
support limits on funding and activity for the Federal Insurance Office in the FY24 appropriations process; Inclusion of report language concerning the reinstatement of an inflation adjustment for crop insurance agents in the FY24 appropriations process; support extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in H.R. 2882, Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024; Support inclusion of report language concerning the reinstatement of an inflation adjustment for crop insurance agents in H.R. 4366, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
Support S. 1706/H.R. 4721, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023; Support for H.R.1477/S.722 the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act
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2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 731/S. 220, the Workforce Mobility Act of 2023; asked Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee not to mark up the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (S. 567), the Healthy Families Act (S. 1664), or the Paycheck Fairness Act (S. 728). Sought additional time from DOL in which to comment on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees (RIN 1235-AA39); provided comments to DOL on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees (RIN 1235-AA39); and provided comments to House Education and the Workforce's Subcommittee on Workforce Protections on the DOL's proposed overtime rule.
Support the importance of stepped-up basis for family-owned businesses and farms; support making permanent the 20 percent tax deduction for qualifying 199A passthrough entities; S.1108, the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2023; oppose efforts to raise the top rates paid by pass-through businesses and corporations, increase the Net Investment Income Tax and expand it to cover the active business income of pass-through business owners; oppose making it harder for family-owned businesses to survive from one generation to the next by gutting the existing grantor trust rules, oppose nearly doubling the tax rate on capital gains, and oppose imposing a new minimum tax on larger family businesses that appears to redefine how income is measured; support S. 1706/H.R. 4721, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023.
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2023 · third_quarter · Q3
Support the reinstatement of an inflation adjustment for crop insurance agents; support funding for crop insurance in the Farm Bill; oppose cuts to the crop insurance program.
Support the reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP); express concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer online sales of NFIP policies; Support continuous coverage for NFIP policies; support H.R. 900, the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act; support H.R. 1392, which would extend the NFIP until December 31, 2024; support a Cannabis Safe Harbor for insurance agents; H.R. 2984/S. 1359, the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act; S. 1323/H.R. 2891, the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act; support the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 2933, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act and S. 1694, Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act; urged caution regarding H.R. 1165, the Data Privacy Act; H.R. 4349/S. 2142, the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization (NFIP Re) Act of 2023; Support H.R. 5535, the Insurance Data Protection Act; Support S.2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act; Support NFIP extension through November 17 in H.R.5860 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act; Support for H.R. 4035, the Protecting Small Business Information Act of 2023; consideration of the GAO report on flood insurance ("FEMAs New Rate-Setting Methodology Improves Actuarial Soundness but Highlights Need for Broader Program Reform")
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2023 · second_quarter · Q2
Support the importance of stepped-up basis for family-owned businesses and farms; support making permanent the 20 percent tax deduction for qualifying 199A passthrough entities; S.1108, the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2023; oppose efforts to raise the top rates paid by pass-through businesses and corporations, increase the Net Investment Income Tax and expand it to cover the active business income of pass-through business owners, make permanent the harmful loss limitation rules, make it harder for family-owned businesses to survive from one generation to the next by gutting the existing grantor trust rules, nearly double the tax rate on capital gains, and impose a new minimum tax on larger family businesses that appears to redefine how income is measured; support S. 1706, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023
Support exempting independent insurance agents from regulatory changes to the Medicare Program: Contract Year 2023 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs; represent interests of independent insurance agents in agent trade meetings with CMS
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2023 · first_quarter · Q1
Support the reinstatement of an inflation adjustment for crop insurance agents; support funding for crop insurance in the Farm Bill; oppose cuts to the crop insurance program
Support exempting independent insurance agents from regulatory changes to the Medicare Program: Contract Year 2023 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs; represent interests of independent insurance agents in agent trade meetings with CMS
Oppose cuts to the federal crop insurance program; oppose tax proposals in the fiscal year 2024 budget request to raise the top rates paid by pass-through businesses and corporations alike, oppose proposals to increase the Net Investment Income Tax and expand it to cover the active business income of pass-through business owners, oppose proposals to make permanent the harmful loss limitation rules, oppose proposals to make it harder for family-owned businesses to survive from one generation to the next by gutting the existing grantor trust rules, oppose proposals to nearly double the tax rate on capital gains, and oppose proposals to impose a new minimum tax on larger family businesses that appears to redefine how income is measured.
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2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Supported reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP); supported repeal of the Federal Insurance Office (FIO); supported The Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act (S. 524); supported the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act (H.R. 4866); supported a safe harbor for independent insurance agents conducting business with cannabis businesses operating legally at state level by supporting the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act (H.R. 1996/S. 910) and the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act (H.R. 2068/S. 862); supported the Removing Barriers to Private Flood Insurance Act (S. 2913); supported cannabis safe harbor protections in the National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 4350); supported the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act (H.R. 4699) and the Flood Insurance Consumer Choice Act (S. 2915); and supported the Flood Insurance Pricing Transparency Act (S. 3829). Conducted outreach and provided feedback to FEMA and the Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration (FIMA) on issues related to the value of and need for agent-specific educational offerings on Risk Rating (RR) 2.0 and the development of agent-oriented supplemental guidance documentation regarding RR 2.0, as well as data gathering on RR 2.0 quotes and policy issuance; provided FEMA with recommended improvements to RR 2.0; and expressed concerns with impact on state insurance regulation in the American Data Privacy and Protection Act (ADPPA) (H.R. 8152). Expressed concern about potential future decreases in the Write-Your-Own (WYO) expense reimbursement rate; H.R.5525, Establishing New Authorities for Businesses Laundering and Enabling Risks to Security Act or the ENABLERS Act; Federal Insurance Office Climate-Related Financial Risk Data Collection; provided feedback on proposal for NFIP to sell policies directly to consumers online
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2022 · third_quarter · Q3
Supported reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP); supported repeal of the Federal Insurance Office (FIO); supported The Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act (S. 524); supported the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act (H.R. 4866); supported a safe harbor for independent insurance agents conducting business with cannabis businesses operating legally at state level by supporting the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act (H.R. 1996/S. 910) and the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act (H.R. 2068/S. 862); supported the Removing Barriers to Private Flood Insurance Act (S. 2913); supported cannabis safe harbor protections in the National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 4350); supported the inclusion of SAFE Banking Act provisions in the America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology and Economic Strength (COMPETES) Act of 2022 (H.R.4521); supported the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act (H.R. 4699) and the Flood Insurance Consumer Choice Act (S. 2915); and supported the Flood Insurance Pricing Transparency Act (S. 3829). Conducted outreach and provided feedback to FEMA and the Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration (FIMA) on issues related to the value of and need for agent-specific educational offerings on Risk Rating (RR) 2.0 and the development of agent-oriented supplemental guidance documentation regarding RR 2.0, as well as data gathering on RR 2.0 quotes and policy issuance; provided FEMA with recommended improvements to RR 2.0; and expressed concerns with impact on state insurance regulation in the American Data Privacy and Protection Act (ADPPA) (H.R. 8152). Expressed concern about potential future decreases in the Write-Your-Own (WYO) expense reimbursement rate.
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2022 · second_quarter · Q2
Interacted with CMS staff in support of independent agents engaged in the sale of health insurance via quarterly producer trade calls; engaged with CMS staff on regulatory guidance for agents subject to new compensation disclosure requirements as part of No Surprises Act (passed as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021).
Supported the role of the independent insurance agent in the federal crop insurance program; opposed cuts to crop insurance in the fiscal year 2023 budget and appropriations process
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2022 · first_quarter · Q1
opposed the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 842/S. 420); sought carveout in PRO Act for entities already regulated at the state level; opposed changes to the employment classification of independent contractors in discussion draft of Unemployment Insurance Modernization Act (S. 490) and by the Department of Labor (DOL); opposed allowing federal government to oversee state-based workers' compensation programs (S. Con. Res. 14); requested DOL hold stakeholder meetings before developing or publishing Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on white-collar exemptions.
Supported reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP); supported repeal of the Federal Insurance Office (FIO); supported The Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act (S. 524); supported the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act (H.R. 4866); supported a safe harbor for independent insurance agents conducting business with cannabis businesses operating legally at state level: supported the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act (H.R. 1996/S. 910) and the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act (H.R. 2068/S. 862); supported the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act (H.R. 4699) and the Flood Insurance Consumer Choice Act (S. 2915); supported the Removing Barriers to Private Flood Insurance Act (S. 2913); supported Cannabis Safe Harbor protections in the National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 4350); supported the inclusion of SAFE Banking Act provisions in the America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology and Economic Strength (COMPETES) Act of 2022 (H.R.4521); supported the Flood Insurance Pricing Transparency Act (S. 3829). Provided outreach and feedback to FEMA and Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration (FIMA) on issues related to applicable Flood Insurance Manuals and availability of and access to relevant underwriting bulletins, availability of training on the Risk Rating 2.0 rating engine for independent agents, the value of and need for agent-specific educational offerings on RR 2.0, the development of agent-oriented supplemental guidance documentation regarding RR 2.0, data gathering on RR 2.0 quotes and policy issuance, requested updates on FEMA webpages concerning agent education, marketing materials, and Risk Rating 2.0-related program changes, provided FEMA with recommended improvements to RR 2.0, invited FEMA representatives to attend spring governance meeting, discussed with FEMA other issues relating to the NFIP, and provided comments on FEMA's Request for Information on Revising the NFIP's Floodplain Management Standards.
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2021 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Supported efforts to make the deduction for passthrough entities (IRS code section 199A) permanent; supported Main Street Tax Certainty Act (H.R. 1381/S. 480); opposed efforts to reduce or repeal tax deduction for passthrough entities; oppose changes to using stepped-up basis for capital gains taxation of assets transferred at death; opposed tax increases on businesses; and opposed efforts to require financial institutions and other providers of financial services to track and submit to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) inputs and outputs of accounts above a certain dollar threshold.
supported efforts to extend the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP); provided comments on PPP borrowing and forgiveness process.
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2021 · third_quarter · Q3
Support the Access to Independent Health Insurance Advisors Act (not yet introduced in the 117th Congress); interact with CMS in support of independent agents engaged in the sale of health insurance.
Support reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP); support repeal of the Federal Insurance Office; support The Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act (S. 524); support the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act (H.R. 4866); support a safe harbor for independent insurance agents conducting business with cannabis businesses operating legally at state level: support the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act (H.R. 1996/S. 910) and the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act (H.R. 2068/ S. 862); support the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act (H.R. 4699) and the Flood Insurance Consumer Choice Act (S. 2915); support the Removing Barriers to Private Flood Insurance Act (S. 2913); support Cannabis Safe Harbor protections in the National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 4350). Provide outreach and feedback to FEMA on issues related to potential for lapse in authority of NFIP, draft Flood Insurance Manual(s), the timing of the deployment of its Risk Rating 2.0 (RR 2.0) methodology and rating engine to Write-Your-Own carriers and vendors, the availability of the rating engine to independent agents, the value of and need for agent-specific educational offerings on RR 2.0, the development of agent-oriented supplemental guidance documentation regarding RR 2.0, data gathering on RR 2.0 quotes and policy issuance, and other issues relating to the NFIP.
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2021 · second_quarter · Q2
oppose cuts to crop insurance in the fiscal year 2022 federal budget request and appropriations process.
Oppose cuts to the federal crop insurance program in fiscal year 2022; support increase in funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood risk mapping program in fiscal year 2022; support the Paycheck Protection Program and other Small Business Administration (SBA) COVID-related relief programs for small businesses.
support efforts to extend the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP); provide comments on PPP borrowing and forgiveness process.
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2021 · first_quarter · Q1
Support efforts to ensure the deduction for passthrough entities is made permanent; Main Street Tax Certainty Act (H.R. 1381/S. 480)
Support reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program; support repeal of the Federal Insurance Office; support The Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act (S. 524); support a safe harbor for independent insurance agents conducting business with cannabis businesses operating legally at state level: the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act (H.R. 1996/S. 910); the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act (H.R. 2068/ S. 862). Provided comments to HUD in support of allowing lenders to accept private flood insurance policies on FHA-insured mortgages.
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2020 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support efforts to ensure independent agents continue to qualify for S corporation passthrough deduction; support efforts to make pass through deduction permanent; Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2019 (H.R. 216/S. 1149); Issues related to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Notice 2020-32 and Revenue Ruling 2020-27
Opposed efforts to allow the sale of health insurance across state lines, the Access to Independent Health Insurance Advisors Act (not introduced in 116th Congress); communicated with CMS representatives regarding open enrollment period for federal health exchanges.
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2020 · third_quarter · Q3
Oppose cuts to the federal crop insurance program; Extension of the National Flood Insurance Program; oppose cuts to the federal crop insurance program in the Presidents FY 2021 budget request; funding for Flood Hazard Mapping and Risk Analysis Program; issues related to extending the National Flood Insurance Program in the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act (H.R. 8337)
Reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program; Support the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office; support the expansion of private flood insurance; To amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to allow for the consideration of private flood insurance for the purposes of applying continuous coverage requirements, and for other purposes.(H.R. 1666); Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act (H.R. 1862/S. 1586); the Community Mapping Act (H.R. 472); NFIP Reauthorization Act of 2019 (H.R. 3167); NFIP Administrative Reform Act (H.R. 3111); SAFE NFIP Act (not yet introduced in 116th Congress); legislation to provide a safe harbor for insurers and agents for providing the business of insurance to cannabis-related legitimate businesses; National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2019 (S. 2187/H.R.3872); the SAFE Banking Act of 2019 (H.R. 1595); the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act; (S. 2201/H.R. 4074); issues related to business interruption insurance and COVID-19; general issues related to COVID-19; Pandemic Risk Insurance Act of 2020 (H.R. 7011); Business Interruption Insurance Coverage Act of 2020 (H.R. 6494); the Business Interruption Relief Act (H.R. 7412); To establish a temporary voluntary program for support of insurers providing business interruption insurance coverage during the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes (H.R. 7394); Never Again Small Business Protection Act of 2020 (H.R. 6497).
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2020 · second_quarter · Q2
Issues related to the Department of Labor Fiduciary Rule; Issues related to the Department of Labor Overtime Rule
Oppose cuts to the federal crop insurance program; Extension of the National Flood Insurance Program, oppose cuts to the federal crop insurance program in the Presidents FY 2021 budget request; funding for Flood Hazard Mapping and Risk Analysis Program
Reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program; Support the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office; support the expansion of private flood insurance; To amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to allow for the consideration of private flood insurance for the purposes of applying continuous coverage requirements, and for other purposes.(H.R. 1666); Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act (H.R. 1862/S. 1586); the Community Mapping Act (H.R. 472); NFIP Reauthorization Act of 2019 (H.R. 3167); NFIP Administrative Reform Act (H.R. 3111); SAFE NFIP Act (not yet introduced in 116th Congress); issues related to auto insurance; legislation to provide a safe harbor for insurers and agents for providing the business of insurance to cannabis-related legitimate businesses; National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2019 (S. 2187/H.R.3872); the SAFE Banking Act of 2019 (H.R. 1595); the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act; (S. 2201/H.R. 4074); issues related to business interruption insurance and COVID-19; general issues related to COVID-19; Pandemic Risk Insurance Act of 2020 (H.R. 7011); Business Interruption Insurance Coverage Act of 2020 (H.R. 6494); the Business Interruption Relief Act (H.R. 7412); To establish a temporary voluntary program for support of insurers providing business interruption insurance coverage during the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes (H.R. 7394); Never Again Small Business Protection Act of 2020 (H.R. 6497).
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2020 · first_quarter · Q1
Oppose cuts to the federal crop insurance program; Extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Health Extenders Act of 2019 (H.R.4378);Extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in the Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Further Health Extenders Act of 2019 (H.R. 3055); Extension of the National Flood Insurance Program, repeal of the Cadillac Tax, and reauthorization of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act program in the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (H.R. 1865) , oppose cuts to crop insurance in FY 2021 budget request; oppose cuts to the federal crop insurance program in the Presidents FY 2021 budget request
Issues related to the Department of Labor Fiduciary Rule; Issues related to the Department of Labor Overtime Rule
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2019 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program; Support the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office; support the expansion of private flood insurance; To amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to allow for the consideration of private flood insurance for the purposes of applying continuous coverage requirements, and for other purposes.(H.R. 1666); Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act (H.R. 1862/S. 1586); the Community Mapping Act ( H.R. 472); NFIP Reauthorization Act of 2019(H.R. 3167); NFIP Administrative Reform Act (H.R. 3111); SAFE NFIP Act (not yet introduced); Issues related to auto insurance; Legislation to provide a safe harbor for insurers and agents for providing the business of insurance cannabis-related legitimate businesses; reauthorization of the terrorism risk insurance program; National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2019 (S. 2187/H.R.3872); Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Health Extenders Act of 2019 (H.R.4378); the SAFE Banking Act of 2019 (H.R. 1595); the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act; (S. 2201/H.R. 4074); Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2019 (H.R. 4634); Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2019 (S. 2877); Extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in the Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Further Health Extenders Act of 2019 (H.R. 3055); Extension of the National Flood Insurance Program and reauthorization of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act program in the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (H.R. 1865); The SAFE Banking Act of 2019 (H.R. 1595)
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2019 · third_quarter · Q3
Oppose cuts to the federal crop insurance program;oppose cuts to the federal crop insurance program in the Presidents FY 2020 budget request; Extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Health Extenders Act of 2019 (H.R.4378)
Support efforts to repeal or delay the "Cadillac tax";Oppose efforts to allow the sale of health insurance across state lines; Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act (S. 684/H.R. 748); the Access to Independent Health Insurance Advisors Act (not yet introduced in 116th Congress); Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895)
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2019 · second_quarter · Q2
Support efforts to ensure independent agents qualify for S. corporation passthrough deduction; support efforts to make pass through deduction permanent; Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2019 (H.R. 216/S. 1149).
Reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program; Support the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office; support the expansion of private flood insurance; To amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to allow for the consideration of private flood insurance for the purposes of applying continuous coverage requirements, and for other purposes.(H.R. 1666); Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act (H.R. 1862/S. 1586); the Community Mapping Act ( H.R. 472); NFIP Reauthorization Act of 2019(H.R. 3167); NFIP Administrative Reform Act (H.R. 3111); SAFE NFIP Act (not yet introduced); Issues related to auto insurance; Legislation to provide a safe harbor for insurers and agents for providing the business of insurance cannabis-related legitimate businesses
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2019 · first_quarter · Q1
Reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program; Support the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office; support the expansion of private flood insurance; To amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to allow for the consideration of private flood insurance for the purposes of applying continuous coverage requirements, and for other purposes.(H.R. 1666); Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act (H.R. 1862); the Community Mapping Act ( H.R. 472)
Support efforts to ensure independent agents qualify for S. corporation passthrough deduction; support efforts to make pass through deduction permanent; Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2019 (H.R. 216/S. 1149).
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2018 · fourth_quarter · 4A
issues related to the Department of Labor Fiduciary Rule; issues related to the Department of Labor Overtime Rule
H.R. 4575/S.2303, the Access to Independent Health Insurance Advisors Act; H.R. 173/S. 58 the Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act; H.R. 372, the Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2017; H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act of 2017; Issues related to the Federally-facilitated marketplaces;S. 191, the Patient Freedom Act of 2017; H.R. 1626, the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017; H.R. 3798, the Save American Workers Act of 2018; H.R.4616, the Employer Relief Act of 2018; Comments on the Cooperative Agreement to Support Navigators in Federally Facilitated Exchanges, Funding Opportunity Number: CA-NAV-18-001
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2018 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Issues related to crop insurance; issues related to the National Flood Insurance Program; issues related to the administration's fiscal year 2019 budget request; Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes; H.Con.Res. 71 Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2018 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2019 through 2027; Issues related to crop insurance in administration's fiscal year 2019 budget request; H.J. Res. 143 Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2019, and for other purposes.
Regulation of insurance (general); general issues related to the Federal Insurance Office; general issues related to the Federal Advisory Committee on Insurance (FACI); general issues related to the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC); issues related to the implementation of the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers; implementation of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012; implementation of the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act (Public Law No: 113-89); issues related to the National Flood Insurance Program;H.R. 1422/S. 563, the Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act; H.R. 10,the Financial CHOICE Act; S. 1360, the Transparent Insurance Standards Act; Bilateral Agreement between the European Union and the United States of America On Prudential Measures Regarding Insurance and Reinsurance;H.R. 2868, the National Flood Insurance Program Policyholder Protection Act of 2017; H.R. 2874, the 21st Century Flood Reform Act;H.R. 2875, the National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act of 2017;H.R. 1558, the Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act; H.R. 2565, a bill to require the use of replacement cost value in determining the premium rates for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Act, and for other purposes;H.R. 2246, the Taxpayer Exposure Mitigation Act of 2017;S. 1313, the Flood Insurance Affordability & Sustainability Act of 2017; S. 1368, The Sustainable, Affordable, Fair and Efficient National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017;S.1571 National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017; H.R. 3861, the Federal Insurance Office Reform Act of 2017; H.R. 4537, the International Insurance Standards Act of 2017;H.R.2874 21st Century Flood Reform Act;H.R. 4483, the Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2017;H.R. 3746, the Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act; S. 2155, the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act; H.R. 6743, the Consumer Information Notification Requirement Act; S.1182, the National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2018; S. 488, the JOBS and Investor Confidence Act ; Guidance on the Effects of a Lapse of Appropriation for the NFIP;H.R. 7187 National Flood Insurance Program Further Extension Act of 2018; S.3628, National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act
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2018 · third_quarter · Q3
Issues related to crop insurance; issues related to the National Flood Insurance Program; issues related to the administration's fiscal year 2018 budget request; Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes; H.Con.Res. 71 Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2018 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2019 through 2027; H.J.Res.123 - Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes; H.R.1370 - An Act to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue Department of Homeland Security-wide guidance and develop training programs as part of the Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign, and for other purposes;H.R.195 - Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes; H.R.1892 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018;H.R.1625 Vehicle for Consolidated Appropriations Act 2018 ;Issue's related to crop insurance in administration's fiscal year 2019 budget request.
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2018 · second_quarter · Q2
small business tax reform (general); issues related to subchapter S corporations in tax reform;H.R.1 , An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018.
issues related to the Department of Labor Fiduciary Rule; issues related to the Department of Labor Overtime Rule
H.R. 4575/S.2303, the Access to Independent Health Insurance Advisors Act; H.R. 173/S. 58 the Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act; H.R. 372, the Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2017; H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act of 2017; Issues related to the Federally-facilitated marketplaces;S. 191, the Patient Freedom Act of 2017; H.R. 1626, the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017
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2018 · first_quarter · Q1
small business tax reform (general); issues related to subchapter S corporations in tax reform;H.R.1 , An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018.
issues related to the Department of Labor Fiduciary Rule; issues related to the Depart of Labor Overtime Rule
Regulation of insurance (general); general issues related to the Federal Insurance Office; general issues related to the Federal Advisory Committee on Insurance (FACI); general issues related to the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC); issues related to the implementation of the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers; implementation of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 (implementation of the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act (Public Law No: 113-89); issues related to the National Flood Insurance Program;H.R. 1422/S. 563, the Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act; H.R. 10,the Financial CHOICE Act; S. 1360, the Transparent Insurance Standards Act; Bilateral Agreement between the European Union and the United States of America On Prudential Measures Regarding Insurance and Reinsurance;H.R. 2868, the National Flood Insurance Program Policyholder Protection Act of 2017;H.R. 2874, the 21st Century Flood Reform Act;H.R. 2875, the National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act of 2017;H.R. 1558, the Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act;H.R. 2565, a bill to require the use of replacement cost value in determining the premium rates for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Act, and for other purposes;H.R. 2246, the Taxpayer Exposure Mitigation Act of 2017;S. 1313, the Flood Insurance Affordability & Sustainability Act of 2017; S. 1368, The Sustainable, Affordable, Fair and Efficient National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017;S.1571 National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017; H.R. 3861, the Federal Insurance Office Reform Act of 2017; H.R. 4537, the International Insurance Standards Act of 2017;H.R.2874 21st Century Flood Reform Act;H.R. 4483, the Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2017;H.R. 3746, the Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act; Data Acquisition and Technology Accountability and Security Act (not yet introduced); S. 2155, the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act
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2017 · fourth_quarter · Q4
small business tax reform (general); issues related to subchapter S corporations in tax reform;H.R.1 , An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018.
issues related to the Department of Labor Fiduciary Rule; issues related to the Depart of Labor Overtime Rule
Regulation of insurance (general); general issues related to the Federal Insurance Office; general issues related to the Federal Advisory Committee on Insurance (FACI); general issues related to the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC); issues related to the implementation of the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers; implementation of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 (implementation of the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act (Public Law No: 113-89); issues related to the National Flood Insurance Program;H.R. 1422/S. 563, the Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act; H.R. 10,the Financial CHOICE Act; S. 1360, the Transparent Insurance Standards Act; Bilateral Agreement between the European Union and the United States of America On Prudential Measures Regarding Insurance and Reinsurance;H.R. 2868, the National Flood Insurance Program Policyholder Protection Act of 2017;H.R. 2874, the 21st Century Flood Reform Act;H.R. 2875, the National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act of 2017;H.R. 1558, the Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act;H.R. 2565, a bill to require the use of replacement cost value in determining the premium rates for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Act, and for other purposes;H.R. 2246, the Taxpayer Exposure Mitigation Act of 2017;S. 1313, the Flood Insurance Affordability & Sustainability Act of 2017; S. 1368, The Sustainable, Affordable, Fair and Efficient National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017;S.1571 National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017; H.R. 3861, the Federal Insurance Office Reform Act of 2017; H.R. 4537, the International Insurance Standards Act of 2017;H.R.2874 21st Century Flood Reform Act;H.R. 4483, the Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2017
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2017 · third_quarter · Q3
The Access to Professional Health Insurance Advisors Act (not yet introduced); H.R. 173/S. 58 the Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act; H.R. 372, the Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2017; H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act of 2017; Issues related to the Federally-facilitated marketplaces;S. 191, the Patient Freedom Act of 2017; H.R. 1626, the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017
Regulation of insurance (general); general issues related to the Federal Insurance Office; general issues related to the Federal Advisory Committee on Insurance (FACI); general issues related to the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC); issues related to the implementation of the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers; implementation of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 (implementation of the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act (Public Law No: 113-89); issues related to the National Flood Insurance Program;H.R. 1422/S. 563, the Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act; H.R. 10,the Financial CHOICE Act; S. 1360, the Transparent Insurance Standards Act; Bilateral Agreement between the European Union and the United States of America On Prudential Measures Regarding Insurance and Reinsurance;H.R. 2868, the National Flood Insurance Program Policyholder Protection Act of 2017;H.R. 2874, the 21st Century Flood Reform Act;H.R. 2875, the National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act of 2017;H.R. 1558, the Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act;H.R. 2565, a bill to require the use of replacement cost value in determining the premium rates for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Act, and for other purposes;H.R. 2246, the Taxpayer Exposure Mitigation Act of 2017;S. 1313, the Flood Insurance Affordability & Sustainability Act of 2017; S. 1368, The Sustainable, Affordable, Fair and Efficient National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017;S.1571 National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017; H.R. 3861, the Federal Insurance Office Reform Act of 2017; H.R. 3762, the International Insurance Standards Act of 2017
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2017 · second_quarter · Q2
Regulation of insurance (general); general issues related to the Federal Insurance Office; general issues related to the Federal Advisory Committee on Insurance (FACI); general issues related to the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC); issues related to the implementation of the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers; implementation of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 (implementation of the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act (Public Law No: 113-89); issues related to the National Flood Insurance Program;H.R. 1422/S. 563, the Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act; H.R. 10,the Financial CHOICE Act; S. 1360, the Transparent Insurance Standards Act; Bilateral Agreement between the European Union and the United States of America On Prudential Measures Regarding Insurance and Reinsurance;H.R. 2868, the National Flood Insurance Program Policyholder Protection Act of 2017;H.R. 2874, the 21st Century Flood Reform Act;H.R. 2875, the National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act of 2017;H.R. 1558, the Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act;H.R. 2565, a bill to require the use of replacement cost value in determining the premium rates for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Act, and for other purposes;H.R. 2246, the Taxpayer Exposure Mitigation Act of 2017;S. 1313, the Flood Insurance Affordability & Sustainability Act of 2017; S. 1368, The Sustainable, Affordable, Fair and Efficient National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017
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2017 · first_quarter · Q1
Regulation of insurance (general); general issues related to the Federal Insurance Office; general issues related to the Federal Advisory Committee on Insurance (FACI); general issues related to the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC); issues related to the implementation of the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers; implementation of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act opf 2012 (implementation of the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act (Public Law No: 113-89); issues related to the National Flood Insurance Program;H.R. 1422/S. 563, the Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act; the Financial CHOICE Act (not yet introduced); Transparent Insurance Standards Act (not yet introduced); Bilateral Agreement between the European Union and the United States of America On Prudential Measures Regarding Insurance and Reinsurance;
The Access to Professional Health Insurance Advisors Act (not yet introduced); H.R. 173/S. 58 the Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act; H.R. 372, the Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2017; H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act of 2017; Issues related to the Federally-facilitated marketplaces;S. 191, the Patient Freedom Act of 2017
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; supported the reauthorization of the NFIP; expressed concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; expressed concern about proposed FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority (Appendix L of draft April 1, 2024 Flood Manual); discussed with FEMA enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy have both agent and agency NPNs to be associated with them; Supported continuous coverage for NFIP policies; supported H.R. 900, the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act; supported a Cannabis Safe Harbor for insurance agents; H.R. 2984/S. 1359, the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act; S. 1323/H.R. 2891, the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act; supported the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 2933, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act and S. 1694, Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act; the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization (NFIP Re) Act of 2023; Supported H.R. 5535/S. 3349, the Insurance Data Protection Act; Supported S.2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act; advocated for provisions related to the FIO in H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025; supported carveout for insurance industry in data privacy legislation, H.R.8818, the American Privacy Rights Act of 2024; extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in H.R.9747 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025; supported S. 4772, the NFIP Extension Act of 2024.
represented interests of independent insurance agents before CMS
Supported S. 1706/H.R. 4721, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023; Supported H.R. 1477/S. 722, the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Risk Management Agency, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; support the reauthorization of the NFIP; express concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; express concern about proposed FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority (Appendix L of draft April 1, 2024 Flood Manual); discussed with FEMA enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy have both agent and agency NPNs to be associated with them; Support continuous coverage for NFIP policies; support H.R. 900, the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act; support a Cannabis Safe Harbor for insurance agents; H.R. 2984/S. 1359, the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act; S. 1323/H.R. 2891, the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act; support the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 2933, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act and S. 1694, Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act; the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization (NFIP Re) Act of 2023; Support H.R. 5535/S. 3349, the Insurance Data Protection Act; Support S.2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act; Commented on proposed regulatory changes to documents governing Standard Flood Insurance Policy (SFIP) issued through NFIP, including proposed new NFIP endorsements; advocated for provisions related to the FIO in H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025; support carveout for insurance industry in data privacy legislation, H.R.8818, the American Privacy Rights Act of 2024.
Requested DOL delay implementation of its revised Overtime Rule
Support limits on funding and activity for the Federal Insurance Office in the FY25 appropriations process; Inclusion of report language concerning the reinstatement of an inflation adjustment for crop insurance agents in the FY25 appropriations process; advocated for provisions related to the FIO in H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Risk Management Agency, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
Sought additional time from DOL in which to comment on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees (RIN 1235-AA39); provided comments to DOL on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees (RIN 1235-AA39); and provided comments to House Education and the Workforce's Subcommittee on Workforce Protections on the DOL's proposed overtime rule; Support for H.R.7367, the Overtime Pay Flexibility Act; Support for H.J.Res.116 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Labor relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act"; Support for S.J.Res.63 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act".
represent interests of independent insurance agents before CMS
Advocated for agents' interests regarding crop insurance: Support the reinstatement of an inflation adjustment for crop insurance agents; support funding for crop insurance in the Farm Bill; oppose cuts to the crop insurance program; Support inclusion of report language concerning the reinstatement of an inflation adjustment for crop insurance agents in H.R. 4366, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024.
Advocated before Senate, House, and federal agencies for the interests of independent insurance agents selling flood insurance policies, including but not limited to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies; support the reauthorization of the NFIP; express concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer (D2C) online sales of NFIP policies; express concern about proposed FEMA guidance for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority (Appendix L of proposed Flood Manual to be effective on April 1, 2024); addressed bulletin announcing enforcement of requirement that each NFIP policy have both agent and agency NPNs to be associated with them; Support continuous coverage for NFIP policies; support H.R. 900, the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act; support a Cannabis Safe Harbor for insurance agents; H.R. 2984/S. 1359, the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act; S. 1323/H.R. 2891, the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act; support the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 2933, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act and S. 1694, Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act; the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization (NFIP Re) Act of 2023; Support H.R. 5535/S. 3349, the Insurance Data Protection Act; Support S.2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act; Support Extension of NFIP to February 2, 2024 in H.R.6363 - Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024; supported extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in H.R. 2882 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 and elsewhere; advocated for comprehensive reform of the NFIP, including creation of a needs-based affordability mechanism. Advocated for congressional clarification of the "business of insurance" exemption from regulations promulgated by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Risk Management Agency, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
represent interests of independent insurance agents in agent trade meetings with CMS
Support the reinstatement of an inflation adjustment for crop insurance agents; support funding for crop insurance in the Farm Bill; oppose cuts to the crop insurance program; Support extension of Farm bill and crop insurance programs to September 30, 2024 in H.R.6363 - Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024; Support inclusion of report language concerning the reinstatement for crop insurance agents in S. 2141 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Support the reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP); express concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer online sales of NFIP policies; expressed concern on FEMA bulletin establishing requirements for sale and service of NFIP policies during future lapses in NFIP's Congressional authority; addressed new requirement for agent and agency NPNs to be associated with each NFIP policy; Support continuous coverage for NFIP policies; support H.R. 900, the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act; support H.R. 1392, which would extend the NFIP until December 31, 2024; support a Cannabis Safe Harbor for insurance agents; H.R. 2984/S. 1359, the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act; S. 1323/H.R. 2891, the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act; support the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 2933, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act and S. 1694, Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act; urged caution regarding H.R. 1165, the Data Privacy Act; H.R. 4349/S. 2142, the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization (NFIP Re) Act of 2023; Support H.R. 5535/S. 3349, the Insurance Data Protection Act; Support S.2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act; Support H.R. 4035, the Protecting Small Business Information Act of 2023; Support Extension of NFIP to February 2, 2024 in H.R.6363 - Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024; support draft House resolution in support of McCarran-Ferguson Act; submitted comments to Federal Insurance Office, Treasury Department, and OMB concerning FIO's planned climate data collection; submitted testimony to House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance for its hearing on high cost of insurance.
H.R.6363 - Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024; support limits on funding and activity for the Federal Insurance Office in the FY24 appropriations process; Inclusion of report language concerning the reinstatement of an inflation adjustment for crop insurance agents in the FY24 appropriations process; Inclusion of report language concerning the reinstatement of an inflation adjustment for crop insurance agents in S. 2141 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Risk Management Agency, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
Comments to the Federal Trade Commission on its proposed ban on the use of non-compete agreements and clauses (FTC-2023-0007-3959); H.R. 731/S. 220, the Workforce Mobility Act of 2023; asked Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee not to mark up the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (S. 567), the Healthy Families Act (S. 1664), or the Paycheck Fairness Act (S. 728). Sought additional time from DOL in which to comment on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees (RIN 1235-AA39).
represent interests of independent insurance agents in agent trade meetings with CMS
Oppose cuts to the federal crop insurance program; Support extension of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP:) through November 17 in H.R.5860 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act; support limits on funding for the Federal Insurance Office in the FY24 appropriations process.
Support the importance of stepped-up basis for family-owned businesses and farms; support making permanent the 20 percent tax deduction for qualifying 199A passthrough entities; S.1108, the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2023; oppose efforts to raise the top rates paid by pass-through businesses and corporations, increase the Net Investment Income Tax and expand it to cover the active business income of pass-through business owners, make permanent the harmful loss limitation rules, make it harder for family-owned businesses to survive from one generation to the next by gutting the existing grantor trust rules, nearly double the tax rate on capital gains, and impose a new minimum tax on larger family businesses that appears to redefine how income is measured; support S. 1706/H.R. 4721, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Risk Management Agency, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
Support the reinstatement of an inflation adjustment for crop insurance agents; support funding for crop insurance in the Farm Bill; oppose cuts to the crop insurance program
Comments to the Federal Trade Commission on its proposed ban on the use of non-compete agreements and clauses (FTC-2023-0007-3959); H.R. 731/S. 220, the Workforce Mobility Act of 2023; asked Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee not to mark up the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (S. 567), the Healthy Families Act (S. 1664), or the Paycheck Fairness Act (S. 728).
Oppose cuts to the federal crop insurance program; oppose tax proposals in the fiscal year 2024 budget request to raise the top rates paid by pass-through businesses and corporations alike, oppose proposals to increase the Net Investment Income Tax and expand it to cover the active business income of pass-through business owners, oppose proposals to make permanent the harmful loss limitation rules, oppose proposals to make it harder for family-owned businesses to survive from one generation to the next by gutting the existing grantor trust rules, oppose proposals to nearly double the tax rate on capital gains, and oppose proposals to impose a new minimum tax on larger family businesses that appears to redefine how income is measured.
Support the reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP); express concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer online sales of NFIP policies; Support continuous coverage for NFIP policies; support H.R. 900, the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act; H.R. 1392, which would extend the NFIP until December 31, 2024; support Cannabis Safe Harbor for insurance agents; H.R. 2984/S. 1359, the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act; S. 1323/H.R. 2891, the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act; support the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office, including H.R. 2933, the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act; S. 1694, Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act; urged caution regarding H.R. 1165, the Data Privacy Act; H.R. 4349/S. 2142, the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization (NFIP Re) Act of 2023.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Risk Management Agency, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
Support the reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP); express concern with a FEMA proposal to provide direct-to-consumer online sales of NFIP policies; H.R. 900, the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act; H.R. 1392, which would extend the NFIP until December 31, 2024; support Cannabis Safe Harbor for insurance agents; support the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office; provide feedback on H.R. 1165, the Data Privacy Act
Comments to the Federal Trade Commission on its proposed ban on the use of non-compete agreements and clauses (FTC-2023-0007-3959); communicated with Congress re H.R. 731/S. 220, the Workforce Mobility Act of 2023.
Support the importance of stepped-up basis for family-owned businesses and farms; support making permanent the 20 percent tax deduction for qualifying 199A passthrough entities; S.1108, the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2023; oppose efforts to raise the top rates paid by pass-through businesses and corporations, increase the Net Investment Income Tax and expand it to cover the active business income of pass-through business owners, make permanent the harmful loss limitation rules, make it harder for family-owned businesses to survive from one generation to the next by gutting the existing grantor trust rules, nearly double the tax rate on capital gains, and impose a new minimum tax on larger family businesses that appears to redefine how income is measured.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Risk Management Agency, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
Supported efforts to make the deduction for passthrough entities (IRS code section 199A) permanent; supported Main Street Tax Certainty Act (H.R. 1381/S. 480); opposed efforts to reduce tax deduction for passthrough entities
Expressed concerns with broad scope of H.R. 5525, the Establishing New Authorities for Business Laundering and Enabling Risks to Security (ENABLERS) Act, which passed the House as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Opposed cuts to the federal crop insurance program in fiscal year 2023; opposed efforts to include in FY 23 appropriations report language related to the work of the Federal Insurance Office (FIO); supported extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in H.R. 2617 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023; support inflation adjustment report language and equitable relief for specialty crops in H.R. 2617 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023
Interacted with CMS staff on behalf of independent agents engaged in the sale of health insurance via quarterly producer trade calls; engaged with CMS staff on agent concerns; expressed concerns with CMS rule, Medicare Program: Contract Year 2023 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs; S.5149, A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to exclude independent agents and brokers from requirement to record calls with beneficiaries under the Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Benefit programs.
Opposed cuts to crop insurance in the fiscal year 2023 budget and appropriations process; advocated for the reinsertion of the inflation adjustment for insurance agents who sell crop insurance in H.R. 2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023; requested equitable relief for specialty crops in H.R. 2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023; advocated for a crop insurance agent advisory council within RMA
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Risk Management Agency, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
Interacted with CMS staff on behalf of independent agents engaged in the sale of health insurance via quarterly producer trade calls; engaged with CMS staff on regulatory guidance for agents subject to new compensation disclosure requirements as part of No Surprises Act (passed as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021); and expressed concerns with CMS rule, Medicare Program: Contract Year 2023 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs.
Opposed cuts to the federal crop insurance program in fiscal year 2023; opposed efforts to include in FY 23 appropriations report language related to the work of the Federal Insurance Office (FIO); supported extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in the Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023 (H.R. 6833)
Opposed cuts to crop insurance in the fiscal year 2023 budget and appropriations process.
Supported efforts to make the deduction for passthrough entities (IRS code section 199A) permanent; supported Main Street Tax Certainty Act (H.R. 1381/S. 480); opposed efforts to reduce tax deduction for passthrough entities; and opposed tax provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (H.R.5376) that would have expanded the Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT) and expanded and extended the excess business loss limitation for noncorporate taxpayers."
Expressed concerns with broad scope of H.R. 5525, the Establishing New Authorities for Business Laundering and Enabling Risks to Security (ENABLERS) Act, which passed the House as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Risk Management Agency, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
Opposed cuts to the federal crop insurance program in fiscal year 2023; opposed efforts to include in FY 23 appropriations report language related to the Federal Insurance Office.
Supported reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP); supported repeal of the Federal Insurance Office (FIO); supported The Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act (S. 524); supported the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act (H.R. 4866); supported a safe harbor for independent insurance agents conducting business with cannabis businesses operating legally at state level by supporting the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act (H.R. 1996/S. 910) and the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act (H.R. 2068/S. 862); supported the Removing Barriers to Private Flood Insurance Act (S. 2913); supported Cannabis Safe Harbor protections in the National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 4350); supported the inclusion of SAFE Banking Act provisions in the America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology and Economic Strength (COMPETES) Act of 2022 (H.R.4521); supported the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act (H.R. 4699) and the Flood Insurance Consumer Choice Act (S. 2915); supported the Flood Insurance Pricing Transparency Act (S. 3829). Conducted outreach and provided feedback to FEMA and Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration (FIMA) on issues related to applicable Flood Insurance Manuals and availability of and access to relevant underwriting bulletins, availability of independent agent training on the Risk Rating 2.0 rating engine, the value of and need for agent-specific educational offerings on RR 2.0, the development of agent-oriented supplemental guidance documentation regarding RR 2.0, data gathering on RR 2.0 quotes and policy issuance, requested updates on FEMA webpages concerning agent education, marketing materials, and Risk Rating 2.0-related program changes, provided FEMA with recommended improvements to RR 2.0
Supported efforts to make the deduction for passthrough entities (IRS code section 199A) permanent; supported Main Street Tax Certainty Act (H.R. 1381/S. 480); opposed efforts to reduce tax deduction for passthrough entities.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Risk Management Agency, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
Supported the Access to Independent Health Insurance Advisors Act (not yet introduced in the 117th Congress); interacted with CMS staff in support of independent agents engaged in the sale of health insurance via quarterly producer trade calls; engaged with CMS staff on regulatory guidance for agents subject to new compensation disclosure requirements as part of No Surprises Act (passed as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021); participated in CMS calls addressing agent experiences during ACA open enrollment period.
Supported efforts to make the deduction for passthrough entities (IRS code section 199A) permanent; supported Main Street Tax Certainty Act (H.R. 1381/S. 480); opposed efforts to reduce or repeal tax deduction for passthrough entities
opposed cuts to crop insurance in the fiscal year 2022 and 2023 budget and appropriations process; communicated with staff at Risk Management Agency of the US Department of Agriculture regarding appearance of Administrator Bunger and staff at PIA spring governance meeting.
Opposed cuts to the federal crop insurance program in fiscal year 2022 and 2023; supported increase in funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood risk mapping program in fiscal year 2022; supported extending the authority of the National Flood Insurance Program in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (H.R. 2471).
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Risk Management Agency, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
opposed cuts to crop insurance in the appropriations process; participated in meet and greet virtual event with Risk Management Agency (RMA) administrator Marcia Bunger.
opposed the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 842/S. 420); sought carveout in PRO Act for entities already regulated at the state level; opposed changes to the employment classification of independent contractors in discussion draft of Unemployment Insurance Modernization Act (S. 490) and by the Department of Labor (DOL); opposed allowing federal government to oversee state-based workers' compensation programs (S. Con. Res. 14).
Opposed cuts to the federal crop insurance program in fiscal year 2022; supported increase in funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood risk mapping program in fiscal year 2022; supported the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), simplification of PPP loan forgiveness process, use of Small Business Administration (SBA) Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) for COVID-related needs, and other SBA COVID-related relief programs for small businesses; supported extending the authority of the National Flood Insurance Program in the Further Extending Government Funding Act (H.R. 6119).
Supported the Access to Independent Health Insurance Advisors Act (not yet introduced in the 117th Congress); interacted with CMS in support of independent agents engaged in the sale of health insurance via quarterly producer trade calls; engaged with CMS on regulatory guidance for agents subject to new compensation disclosure requirements as part of No Surprises Act (passed as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021); participated in several calls addressing agent experiences during ACA open enrollment period.
Supported reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP); supported repeal of the Federal Insurance Office (FIO); supported The Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act (S. 524); supported the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act (H.R. 4866); supported a safe harbor for independent insurance agents conducting business with cannabis businesses operating legally at state level: supported the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act (H.R. 1996/S. 910) and the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act (H.R. 2068/S. 862); supported the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act (H.R. 4699) and the Flood Insurance Consumer Choice Act (S. 2915); supported the Removing Barriers to Private Flood Insurance Act (S. 2913); supported Cannabis Safe Harbor protections in the National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 4350). Provided outreach and feedback to FEMA and Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration (FIMA) on issues related to possible lapse in authority of NFIP, content of applicable Flood Insurance Manuals, timing of the deployment of its Risk Rating 2.0 (RR 2.0) methodology and rating engine to Write-Your-Own carriers and vendors, availability of the rating engine to independent agents, timing of planned updates to the RR 2.0 system, the value of and need for agent-specific educational offerings on RR 2.0, the development of agent-oriented supplemental guidance documentation regarding RR 2.0, data gathering on RR 2.0 quotes and policy issuance, availability of PIVOT system, statistical data on relative representation among private and NFIP flood insurance policies, requested updated on FEMA webpages concerning agent education, marketing materials, and Risk Rating 2.0-related program changes, and other issues relating to the NFIP. Communicated with office of Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) expressing concerns about changes to H.R. 5823, the Pandemic Risk Insurance Act of 2021, as introduced. Communicated with FIO in response to its Request for Information on the Insurance Sector and Climate-Related Financial Risks.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Risk Management Agency, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
Support efforts to make the deduction for passthrough entities (IRS code section 199A) permanent; Main Street Tax Certainty Act (H.R. 1381/S. 480); oppose efforts to reduce or repeal tax deduction for passthrough entities; oppose changes to using stepped-up basis for capital gains taxation of assets transferred at death; oppose tax increases on businesses; oppose efforts to require financial institutions and other providers of financial services to track and submit to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) inputs into and outputs out of accounts above a certain dollar threshold; oppose allowing federal government to oversee workers' compensation programs.
oppose cuts to crop insurance in the fiscal year 2022 federal budget request and appropriations process.
oppose The Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 842/S. 420); seek carveout in PRO Act for entities already regulated at the state level; oppose changes to the employment classification of independent contractors in discussion draft of Unemployment Insurance Modernization Act and by Department of Labor.
support efforts to extend the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP); provide comments on PPP borrowing and forgiveness process.
Oppose cuts to the federal crop insurance program in fiscal year 2022; support increase in funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood risk mapping program in fiscal year 2022; support the Paycheck Protection Program, simplification of its loan forgiveness process, and other Small Business Administration (SBA) COVID-related relief programs for small businesses; support extending the authority of the National Flood Insurance Program in the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act (H.R. 5305)
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
Support efforts to make the deduction for passthrough entities (IRS code section 199A) permanent; Main Street Tax Certainty Act (H.R. 1381/S. 480); oppose efforts to reduce or repeal tax deduction for passthrough entities; oppose changes to using stepped-up basis for capital gains tax of assets transferred at death; oppose tax increases on businesses.
opposing The Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 842/S. 420); seeking carveout in PRO Act for entities regulated at the state level; opposing changes to the employment classification of independent contractors in discussion draft of Unemployment Insurance Modernization Act and by Department of Labor.
Support the Access to Independent Health Insurance Advisors Act (not yet introduced in the 117th Congress); interacted with CMS in support of independent agents engaged in the sale of health insurance.
Support reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program; support repeal of the Federal Insurance Office; support The Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act (S. 524); support a safe harbor for independent insurance agents conducting business with cannabis businesses operating legally at state level: the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act (H.R. 1996/S. 910) and the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act (H.R. 2068/ S. 862). Provided feedback to FEMA on issues related to draft Flood Insurance Manual, Risk Rating 2.0, and the National Flood Insurance Program.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
oppose cuts to crop insurance in the fiscal year 2022 federal budget request and appropriations process.
Oppose cuts to the federal crop insurance program
opposing The Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 842/S. 420); opposing changes to the employment classification of independent contractors
support The PPP Extension Act (H.R. 1799); support efforts to extend the Paycheck Protection Program; provide comments on PPP extension and second-draw loan process
Support efforts to ensure certain compensation for agents and brokers is exempt from the medical loss ratio (MLR) calculation; support the Access to Independent Health Insurance Advisors Act (not yet introduced in the 117th Congress); oppose efforts to allow the sale of health insurance across state lines.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Risk Management Agency, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act; H.R. 748 (H.R. 6201/Public Law No: 116-127); The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (H.R. 748/ Public Law No: 116-136); issues related to business interruption insurance and COVID-19; Small Business Comeback Act (H.R. 7671); Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (H.R. 266); the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (H.R. 7010); the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act (H.R.6800); regulatory and legislative reforms to the Paycheck Protection Program, including comments on the IFR on Additional Revisions to Loan Forgiveness and Loan Review Procedures (SBA-2020-0052); A bill to extend the authority for commitments for the Paycheck Protection Program and separate amounts authorized for other loans under section 7(a) of the Small Business Act, and for other purposes (S. 4116/Public Law No. 116-147); The Paycheck Protection Program Small Business Forgiveness Act (S. 4117/H.R. 7777); COVID-related business liability protections; the SAFE TO WORK (Safeguarding Americas Frontline Employees To Offer Work Opportunities to Kickstart the Economy) Act (S. 4317)
Oppose cuts to the federal crop insurance program; Extension of the National Flood Insurance Program; funding for Flood Hazard Mapping and Risk Analysis Program; FY2021 Omnibus and COVID Relief and Response Act (H.R. 133)
Issues related to the Department of Labor Fiduciary Rule; Issues related to the Department of Labor Overtime Rule
Opposed cuts to crop insurance in fiscal year 2021 budget request; provided comments to Risk Management Agency (RMA) on its Contracted Study and Alternative Recommendations on the Evaluation of the Pasture, Rangeland, Forage Rainfall Index (PRF-RI) Crop Insurance Program.
Reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program; supported the expansion of private flood insurance; Supported the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office; Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act (H.R. 1862/S. 1586); legislation to provide a safe harbor for insurers and agents for providing the business of insurance to cannabis-related legitimate businesses; the SAFE Banking Act of 2019 (H.R. 1595); the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act; (S. 2201/H.R. 4074); issues related to business interruption insurance and COVID-19; general insurance issues related to COVID-19; Pandemic Risk Insurance Act of 2020 (H.R. 7011)
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Risk Management Agency, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
Support efforts to ensure independent agents continue to qualify for S corporation passthrough deduction; support efforts to make pass through deduction permanent; Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2019 (H.R. 216/S. 1149); Jumpstarting Our Businesses Success Credit (JOBS Credit) Act of 2020 (H.R. 6776); Small Business Expense Protection Act (S. 3612/H.R. 6821); Protecting the Paycheck Protection Program Act (H.R. 6754).
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act; H.R. 748 (H.R. 6201/Public Law No: 116-127); The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (H.R. 748/ Public Law No: 116-136); issues related to business interruption insurance and COVID-19; Small Business Comeback Act (H.R. 7671); Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (H.R. 266); the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (H.R. 7010); the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act (H.R.6800); regulatory and legislative reforms to the Paycheck Protection Program, including comments on the IFR on Appeals of SBA Loan Review Decisions Under the Paycheck Protection Program (SBA-2020-0042); A bill to extend the authority for commitments for the Paycheck Protection Program and separate amounts authorized for other loans under section 7(a) of the Small Business Act, and for other purposes (S. 4116/Public Law No. 116-147); The Paycheck Protection Program Small Business Forgiveness Act (S. 4117/H.R. 7777); COVID-related business liability protections; the SAFE TO WORK (Safeguarding Americas Frontline Employees To Offer Work Opportunities to Kickstart the Economy) Act (S. 4317)
Oppose cuts to crop insurance in fiscal year 2021 budget request
Issues related to the Department of Labor Fiduciary Rule; Issues related to the Department of Labor Overtime Rule
Oppose efforts to allow the sale of health insurance across state lines; the Access to Independent Health Insurance Advisors Act (not yet introduced in 116th Congress); Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895).
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Risk Management Agency, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
Support efforts to ensure independent agents continue to qualify for S corporation passthrough deduction; support efforts to make pass through deduction permanent; Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2019 (H.R. 216/S. 1149); Jumpstarting Our Businesses Success Credit (JOBS Credit) Act of 2020 (H.R. 6776); Small Business Expense Protection Act (S. 3612/H.R. 6821); Protecting the Paycheck Protection Program Act (H.R. 6754); IRS Notice 2020-15 regarding the creation of the Paycheck Protection Program.
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act; H.R. 748 (H.R. 6201/Public Law No: 116-127); The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (H.R. 748/ Public Law No: 116-136); issues related to business interruption insurance and COVID-19; Small Business Comeback Act (not yet introduced); Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (H.R. 266); the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (H.R. 7010); the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act (H.R.6800); reforms to the Paycheck Protection Program; A bill to extend the authority for commitments for the paycheck protection program and separate amounts authorized for other loans under section 7(a) of the Small Business Act, and for other purposes (S. 4116/Public Law No. 116-147); The Paycheck Protection Program Small Business Forgiveness Act (S. 4117); COVID related business liability protections.
Oppose efforts to allow the sale of health insurance across state lines; the Access to Independent Health Insurance Advisors Act (not yet introduced in 116th Congress); Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895).
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Risk Management Agency, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
Support efforts to ensure independent agents qualify for S corporation passthrough deduction; support efforts to make pass through deduction permanent; Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2019 (H.R. 216/S. 1149).
Reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program; Support the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office; support the expansion of private flood insurance; To amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to allow for the consideration of private flood insurance for the purposes of applying continuous coverage requirements, and for other purposes.(H.R. 1666); Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act (H.R. 1862/S. 1586); the Community Mapping Act ( H.R. 472); NFIP Reauthorization Act of 2019(H.R. 3167); NFIP Administrative Reform Act (H.R. 3111); SAFE NFIP Act (not yet introduced); Issues related to auto insurance; Legislation to provide a safe harbor for insurers and agents for providing the business of insurance cannabis-related legitimate businesses; reauthorization of the terrorism risk insurance program; National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2019 (S. 2187/H.R.3872); Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Health Extenders Act of 2019 (H.R.4378); the SAFE Banking Act of 2019 (H.R. 1595); the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act; (S. 2201/H.R. 4074); Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2019 (H.R. 4634); Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2019 (S. 2877); Extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in the Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Further Health Extenders Act of 2019 (H.R. 3055); Extension of the National Flood Insurance Program and reauthorization of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act program in the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (H.R. 1865); The SAFE Banking Act of 2019 (H.R. 1595) ; issues related to business interruption insurance and COVID-19; general issues related to COVID-19
Support efforts to repeal or delay the "Cadillac tax"; Oppose efforts to allow the sale of health insurance across state lines; Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act (S. 684/H.R. 748); the Access to Independent Health Insurance Advisors Act (not yet introduced in 116th Congress); Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895); Repeal of the Cadillac tax in the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (H.R. 1865)
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act; H.R. 748 (H.R. 6201/Public Law No: 116-127); The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (H.R. 748/ Public Law No: 116-136); issues related to business interruption insurance and COVID-19; issues related to the COVID-19 Business and Employee Continuity and Recovery Fund (not yet introduced)
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Risk Management Agency, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
Support efforts to ensure independent agents qualify for S corporation passthrough deduction; support efforts to make pass through deduction permanent; Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2019 (H.R. 216/S. 1149).
Support efforts to repeal or delay the "Cadillac tax"; Oppose efforts to allow the sale of health insurance across state lines; Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act (S. 684/H.R. 748); the Access to Independent Health Insurance Advisors Act (not yet introduced in 116th Congress); Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895); Repeal of the Cadillac tax in the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (H.R. 1865)
Issues related to the Department of Labor Fiduciary Rule; Issues related to the Department of Labor Overtime Rule
Oppose cuts to the federal crop insurance program;oppose cuts to the federal crop insurance program in the Presidents FY 2020 budget request; Extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Health Extenders Act of 2019 (H.R.4378);Extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in the Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Further Health Extenders Act of 2019 (H.R. 3055); Extension of the National Flood Insurance Program, repeal of the Cadillac Tax, and reauthorization of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act program in the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (H.R. 1865)
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Risk Management Agency, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
Issues related to the Department of Labor Fiduciary Rule; Issues related to the Department of Labor Overtime Rule
Reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program; Support the repeal or reform of the Federal Insurance Office; support the expansion of private flood insurance; To amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to allow for the consideration of private flood insurance for the purposes of applying continuous coverage requirements, and for other purposes.(H.R. 1666); Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act (H.R. 1862/S. 1586); the Community Mapping Act ( H.R. 472); NFIP Reauthorization Act of 2019(H.R. 3167); NFIP Administrative Reform Act (H.R. 3111); SAFE NFIP Act (not yet introduced); Issues related to auto insurance; Legislation to provide a safe harbor for insurers and agents for providing the business of insurance cannabis-related legitimate businesses; reauthorization of the terrorism risk insurance program; National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2019 (S. 2187/H.R.3872); Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Health Extenders Act of 2019 (H.R.4378); the SAFE Banking Act of 2019 (H.R. 1595); the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act; (S. 2201/H.R. 4074)
Support efforts to ensure independent agents qualify for S corporation passthrough deduction; support efforts to make pass through deduction permanent; Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2019 (H.R. 216/S. 1149).
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Risk Management Agency, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
Oppose cuts to the federal crop insurance program;oppose cuts to the federal crop insurance program in the Presidents FY 2020 budget request
Support efforts to repeal or delay the "Cadillac tax";Oppose efforts to allow the sale of health insurance across state lines; Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act (S. 684/H.R. 748); the Access to Independent Health Insurance Advisors Act (not yet introduced in 116th Congress); Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895)
Issues related to the Department of Labor Fiduciary Rule; Issues related to the Department of Labor Overtime Rule
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Risk Management Agency, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
Issues related to the Department of Labor Fiduciary Rule; Issues related to the Department of Labor Overtime Rule
Oppose cuts to the federal crop insurance program
Support efforts to repeal or delay the "Cadillac tax";Oppose efforts to allow the sale of health insurance across state lines; Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act (S. 684/H.R. 748); the Access to Independent Health Insurance Advisors Act (not yet introduced in 116th Congress)
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Risk Management Agency, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
small business tax reform (general); issues related to subchapter S corporations in tax reform;H.R.1 , An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018; Comments concerning the Qualified Business Income Deduction (REG-107892-18)
Regulation of insurance (general); general issues related to the Federal Insurance Office; general issues related to the Federal Advisory Committee on Insurance (FACI); general issues related to the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC); issues related to the implementation of the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers; implementation of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012; implementation of the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act (Public Law No: 113-89); issues related to the National Flood Insurance Program;H.R. 1422/S. 563, the Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act; H.R. 10,the Financial CHOICE Act; S. 1360, the Transparent Insurance Standards Act; Bilateral Agreement between the European Union and the United States of America On Prudential Measures Regarding Insurance and Reinsurance;H.R. 2868, the National Flood Insurance Program Policyholder Protection Act of 2017; H.R. 2874, the 21st Century Flood Reform Act;H.R. 2875, the National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act of 2017;H.R. 1558, the Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act; H.R. 2565, a bill to require the use of replacement cost value in determining the premium rates for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Act, and for other purposes;H.R. 2246, the Taxpayer Exposure Mitigation Act of 2017;S. 1313, the Flood Insurance Affordability & Sustainability Act of 2017; S. 1368, The Sustainable, Affordable, Fair and Efficient National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017;S.1571 National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017; H.R. 3861, the Federal Insurance Office Reform Act of 2017; H.R. 4537, the International Insurance Standards Act of 2017;H.R.2874 21st Century Flood Reform Act;H.R. 4483, the Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2017;H.R. 3746, the Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act; S. 2155, the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act; H.R. 6743, the Consumer Information Notification Requirement Act; S.1182, the National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2018; S. 488, the JOBS and Investor Confidence Act ; Guidance on the Effects of a Lapse of Appropriation for the NFIP;H.R. 7187 National Flood Insurance Program Further Extension Act of 2018; S.3628, National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act
Issues related to crop insurance; issues related to the National Flood Insurance Program; issues related to the administration's fiscal year 2019 budget request; Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes; H.Con.Res. 71 Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2018 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2019 through 2027; Issues related to crop insurance in administration's fiscal year 2019 budget request; H.J. Res. 143 Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2019, and for other purposes.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Risk Management Agency, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
small business tax reform (general); issues related to subchapter S corporations in tax reform;H.R.1 , An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018; Comments concerning the Qualified Business Income Deduction (REG-107892-18)
H.R. 4575/S.2303, the Access to Independent Health Insurance Advisors Act; H.R. 173/S. 58 the Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act; H.R. 372, the Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2017; H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act of 2017; Issues related to the Federally-facilitated marketplaces;S. 191, the Patient Freedom Act of 2017; H.R. 1626, the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017; H.R. 3798, the Save American Workers Act of 2018; H.R.4616, the Employer Relief Act of 2018; Comments on the Cooperative Agreement to Support Navigators in Federally Facilitated Exchanges, Funding Opportunity Number: CA-NAV-18-001
issues related to the Department of Labor Fiduciary Rule; issues related to the Department of Labor Overtime Rule
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Risk Management Agency, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
issues related to the Department of Labor Fiduciary Rule; issues related to the Department of Labor Overtime Rule
Regulation of insurance (general); general issues related to the Federal Insurance Office; general issues related to the Federal Advisory Committee on Insurance (FACI); general issues related to the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC); issues related to the implementation of the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers; implementation of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 (implementation of the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act (Public Law No: 113-89); issues related to the National Flood Insurance Program;H.R. 1422/S. 563, the Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act; H.R. 10,the Financial CHOICE Act; S. 1360, the Transparent Insurance Standards Act; Bilateral Agreement between the European Union and the United States of America On Prudential Measures Regarding Insurance and Reinsurance;H.R. 2868, the National Flood Insurance Program Policyholder Protection Act of 2017;H.R. 2874, the 21st Century Flood Reform Act;H.R. 2875, the National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act of 2017;H.R. 1558, the Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act;H.R. 2565, a bill to require the use of replacement cost value in determining the premium rates for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Act, and for other purposes;H.R. 2246, the Taxpayer Exposure Mitigation Act of 2017;S. 1313, the Flood Insurance Affordability & Sustainability Act of 2017; S. 1368, The Sustainable, Affordable, Fair and Efficient National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017;S.1571 National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017; H.R. 3861, the Federal Insurance Office Reform Act of 2017; H.R. 4537, the International Insurance Standards Act of 2017;H.R.2874 21st Century Flood Reform Act;H.R. 4483, the Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2017;H.R. 3746, the Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act; S. 2155, the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act; H.R. 6743, the Consumer Information Notification Requirement Act;S.1182, the National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2018; S. 488, the JOBS and Investor Confidence Act
H.R. 4575/S.2303, the Access to Independent Health Insurance Advisors Act; H.R. 173/S. 58 the Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act; H.R. 372, the Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2017; H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act of 2017; Issues related to the Federally-facilitated marketplaces;S. 191, the Patient Freedom Act of 2017; H.R. 1626, the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017; H.R. 3798, the Save American Workers Act of 2018; H.R.4616, the Employer Relief Act of 2018; Comments on the Cooperative Agreement to Support Navigators in Federally Facilitated Exchanges, Funding Opportunity Number: CA-NAV-18-001
small business tax reform (general); issues related to subchapter S corporations in tax reform;H.R.1 , An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Risk Management Agency, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
Issues related to crop insurance; issues related to the National Flood Insurance Program; issues related to the administration's fiscal year 2018 budget request; Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes; H.Con.Res. 71 Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2018 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2019 through 2027; H.J.Res.123 - Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes; H.R.1370 - An Act to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue Department of Homeland Security-wide guidance and develop training programs as part of the Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign, and for other purposes;H.R.195 - Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes; H.R.1892 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018;H.R.1625 Vehicle for Consolidated Appropriations Act 2018 ;Issue's related to crop insurance in administration's fiscal year 2019 budget request.
Regulation of insurance (general); general issues related to the Federal Insurance Office; general issues related to the Federal Advisory Committee on Insurance (FACI); general issues related to the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC); issues related to the implementation of the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers; implementation of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 (implementation of the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act (Public Law No: 113-89); issues related to the National Flood Insurance Program;H.R. 1422/S. 563, the Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act; H.R. 10,the Financial CHOICE Act; S. 1360, the Transparent Insurance Standards Act; Bilateral Agreement between the European Union and the United States of America On Prudential Measures Regarding Insurance and Reinsurance;H.R. 2868, the National Flood Insurance Program Policyholder Protection Act of 2017;H.R. 2874, the 21st Century Flood Reform Act;H.R. 2875, the National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act of 2017;H.R. 1558, the Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act;H.R. 2565, a bill to require the use of replacement cost value in determining the premium rates for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Act, and for other purposes;H.R. 2246, the Taxpayer Exposure Mitigation Act of 2017;S. 1313, the Flood Insurance Affordability & Sustainability Act of 2017; S. 1368, The Sustainable, Affordable, Fair and Efficient National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017;S.1571 National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017; H.R. 3861, the Federal Insurance Office Reform Act of 2017; H.R. 4537, the International Insurance Standards Act of 2017;H.R.2874 21st Century Flood Reform Act;H.R. 4483, the Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2017;H.R. 3746, the Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act; "Data Acquisition and Technology Accountability and Security Act (not yet introduced); S. 2155, the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Risk Management Agency, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
H.R. 4575/S.2303, the Access to Independent Health Insurance Advisors Act; H.R. 173/S. 58 the Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act; H.R. 372, the Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2017; H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act of 2017; Issues related to the Federally-facilitated marketplaces;S. 191, the Patient Freedom Act of 2017; H.R. 1626, the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017
Issues related to crop insurance; issues related to the National Flood Insurance Program; issues related to the administration's fiscal year 2018 budget request; Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes; H.Con.Res. 71 Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2018 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2019 through 2027; H.J.Res.123 - Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes; H.R.1370 - An Act to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue Department of Homeland Security-wide guidance and develop training programs as part of the Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign, and for other purposes;H.R.195 - Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes; H.R.1892 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018;H.R.1625 Vehicle for Consolidated Appropriations Act 2018 ;Issue's related to crop insurance in administration's fiscal year 2019 budget request.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Risk Management Agency, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
Issues related to crop insurance; issues related to the National Flood Insurance Program; issues related to the administration's fiscal year 2018 budget request; Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes; H.Con.Res. 71 Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2018 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2019 through 2027; H.J.Res.123 - Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes; H.R.1370 - An Act to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue Department of Homeland Security-wide guidance and develop training programs as part of the Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign, and for other purposes.
H.R. 4575, the Access to Professional Health Insurance Advisors Act (Senate bill not yet introduced in 2017); H.R. 173/S. 58 the Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act; H.R. 372, the Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2017; H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act of 2017; Issues related to the Federally-facilitated marketplaces;S. 191, the Patient Freedom Act of 2017; H.R. 1626, the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Risk Management Agency, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Risk Management Agency, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
The Access to Professional Health Insurance Advisors Act (not yet introduced); H.R. 173/S. 58 the Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act; H.R. 372, the Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2017; H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act of 2017; Issues related to the Federally-facilitated marketplaces;S. 191, the Patient Freedom Act of 2017; H.R. 1626, the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Risk Management Agency, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Risk Management Agency, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of